Chateau Figeac 2008

WEINWISSER: "Dichtes Rubin-Granat mit bläulichem Touch. Sublimes, homogenes Bouquet, strahlende Harmonie, über den Waldbeer- und Gewürznoten liegt ein buttriger Schimmer. Im Gaumen ein Maulvoll Wein, jedoch nicht überladen, warmer Beerentouch, viel Malz, Karamell, im Finale Pflaumen sowie Feigen, traumhafte, erhabene Länge. Ein langlebiger Figeac für Geduldige. Und Schnäppchenjäger – denn dieser wunderbare Tropfen wird sicherlich einer der besten Kaufwerte des Jahrgangs sein."

DECANTER: "The nose of the 2008 remains a bit closed at this stage, but coaxing reveals a rather complex aromatic profile composed of black fruits, spices, and graphite. The palate is more forthcoming with a quite velvety texture that balances an underlying powerful framework. The terroir expression of this racy Figeac seems to be remaining in the wings for the time being before it asserts its presence on stage in the years to come."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A beautiful wine that shines in the vintage, the 2008 Figeac offers a classic Figeac nose of tobacco, menthol, blackcurrants, and spice. This deep, rich, seamless 2008 has a great mid-palate, no hard edges, beautiful tannin, and a great finish."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Much less expressive on the nose than the 2009 Figeac. Initially anyway – I will put it in a young-wine decanter. But on the palate it's even more concentrated and very straight-backed Figeac-like. The relationship between the 2008 and the 2009, Thierry Manoncourt's last vintage, is very clear indeed."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "In this smoky, black currant- and damson-flavored wine, the tannins have a firm, chewy structure, derived from the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. With the final lip-smacking acidity, this should age impressively."

JAMES SUCKLING: "So much truffle, leaf and autumnal character on the nose. Medium to full body, firm and silky. Bright acidity. Needs some time still to open. But lively and pretty. Drink in 2020."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property. The 2008 Figeac has an almost Burgundy-like bouquet that is nicely defined: smudged strawberry, touches of blood orange and even quince coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip. It is perhaps lacking a little substance and feels a little masculine and austere, though that is keeping with the vintage. Foursquare and conservative, this is what you might call an unapologetically "classic" Figeac that should be drunk over the next fifteen years. Tasted June 2015."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Kräuterwürzig-tabakig unterlegte dunkle Waldbeerfrucht, feine balsamische Nuancen, kandierte Orangenzesten, Cassis im Hintergrund, Nuancen von Edelholz. Saftig, schwarze Kirschen, wieder etwas Dörrobst, reife Tannine, mineralisch-salzig, zitroniger Touch, rotbeerige Fruchtnuancen im Abgang, etwas widersprüchlich, zugänglich und frisch, wirkt aber bereits auch weit entwickelt."