Chateau Figeac 2021

WEINWISSER: "Überragender Figeac mit schwarzer, etwas viskoser Farbe. Supertiefgründig, dunkelbeerig und finessenreich ist der 21er extrem frisch und präsent in der Nase, mit feinem Holz, ganz reichhaltig und doch mehr auf Delikatesse ausgerichtet. Satt und konzentriert, zeigt er sich sehr geschliffen und nahtlos auf der Zunge. Ein grandioser Figéac mit einigem Holz, aber auch großer Extraktion. Ganz tiefgründig, mit enormer Extraktfülle und Durchschlagskraft, endlos fein und immer frisch. Ein Figéac für die Ewigkeit, mit superfeiner Säure und großem Terroir- Charakter. Eine der großen Überraschungen in 2021. Der erste Jahrgang, der im neuen Keller vinifiziert wurde. Ausgezeichneter Figeac, der offenbar eine neue Ära an Präzision einleitet."

DECANTER: "Deep, complex and precise, what a wine in 2021. Grippy and intense, this captures attention and holds it: the sharp zing of acidity, wet stone minerality, crystalline fruit. Bright and fresh, excellent tannin integration, mid-palate depth and a salty, liquorice twist at the end. You almost want to chew this wine, yet it's spot-on and totally moreish; freshness is the focus but not a beat is missed with the texture and mouthfeel. No one can be disappointed with this wine!"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A wine that transcends the vintage's challenges, the 2021 Figeac is performing brilliantly in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with striking top notes of violet, rose petal, iris and mint. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's pure and vibrant, its enveloping core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins, concluding with a long, floral finish. Readers in the habit of drinking top grand cru Burgundy are liable to find themselves seduced by this immensely elegant, perfumed Saint-Émilion, a wine I'll definitely be adding to my own cellar. It's the result of gamble that paid off, as Figeac's team chose to wait to pick their Cabernet Sauvignon despite the menace of forecast rain—a menace that, in fact, scarcely transpired. The 2021 saw a somewhat shorter-than-usual élevage of 16 months in barrel without fining."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, and 29% Merlot, the 2021 Figeac has a deep garnet-purple color. After a little shaking, notes of juicy blackberries, crushed blackcurrants, and black raspberries erupt from the glass, followed by touches of violets, licorice, and cedar chest, plus a waft of dark chocolate. The medium-bodied palate vibrates with energetic black and red berry layers, supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and a refreshing backbone, finishing long and minerally. Beautiful!"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Floral, energetic, and fresh, this is the perfect example of elegance and class. The nose, with its bouquet of flowers is made even better with the addition of cigar wrappers, mint, cherries, plums, black raspberries, cocoa and espresso. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, with layers of red, and dark red fruits, refined-textures, and a finish with length, purity, and a salty savory, minty endnote. This is a perfect example of a modern classic wine blending 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 29% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2055."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This wine has beautiful aromas of graphite with plums, berries and some dried flowers. Medium-bodied with juicy fruit and an iron and chocolate undertone. Firm and integrated tannins and a lightly chewy finish. Serious for the vintage, it needs to come around with bottle age. First year in the new winery. Best after 2027."

JEB DUNNUCK: "The Grand Vin 2021 Château Figeac checks in as 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot that was brought up in 100% new barrels. Hitting 113% alcohol and a pH of 3.65, it's a gorgeous 2021 that has both red and black currant fruit, classic tobacco, lead pencil, and violet aromatics, medium to full body, beautiful tannins, and just about flawless balance. It's clearly up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. I'd happily drink a bottle today, yet it's going to benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and cruise for at least two decades. It's pure class."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Nuancen von dunklen Waldbeeren, zarte Gewürznoten, ein Hauch von Nougat und Herzkirschen. Saftig, elegant, frisch und ausgewogen, dezente Fruchtsüße, reife Tannine, finessenreich und bereits gut entwickelt, mineralisch, sehr präzise und mit guter Länge ausgestattet, salziger Nachhall, toller Begleiter bei Tisch."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Berry fruit with just a hint of oak. Sappy with plenty of freshness and drive. Velvety attack then a firm tannic structure all the way through. Just a hint of grainy tannin on the finish. Long. Typically Figeac in style."