18 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Eigenwilliges, schwer anzugehendes Bouquet, Kräuter, Rauch, ein Hauch Geraniol in der rundum blaubeerigen Frucht. Im Gaumen kommt dann eine gewisse Grösse und Länge zum Tragen, feinste Tannine, veloursartiger Fluss, feinsandiges Finale. Ist auf gutem Weg. Vielleicht der letzte Figeac im alten Stil. Denn ab jetzt kommt Michel Rolland als neuer Berater durch die alte Kellertüre! warten (2018 - 2045)
18 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Eigenwilliges, schwer anzugehendes Bouquet, Kräuter, Rauch, ein Hauch Geraniol in der rundum blaubeerigen Frucht. Im Gaumen kommt dann eine gewisse Grösse und Länge zum Tragen, feinste Tannine, veloursartiger Fluss, feinsandiges Finale. Ist auf gutem Weg. Vielleicht der letzte Figeac im alten Stil. Denn ab jetzt kommt Michel Rolland als neuer Berater durch die alte Kellertüre! warten (2018 - 2045)
94 James Suckling
Beautiful aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries with cacao and chocolate notes. Full body, lovely acidity, soft and juicy tannins and a long, fruity finish. Figeac is back in style. Needs two or three years to soften. Best after 2018.
93 Robert Parker
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Figeac put in a marvelous showing under strict blind conditions and it has clearly blossomed in bottle. It has an immediately engaging bouquet with vivid blackberry and raspberry fruit, wonderful mineralité and fine delineation. This is very composed, with a touch of graphite that almost takes you towards Pauillac rather than Saint Emilion. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well-judged acidity, harmonious and lively with commendable precision towards the finish. This is a sophisticated and well-crafted Figeac that appears to be on an upward trajectory. Tasted January 2016. <br/>
93 Wine Spectator
A beguiling tobacco leaf note weaves up and away from the core of steeped plum and mulled currant fruit, while a sleek iron accent forms the spine and a loamy element creates the backdrop. Shows some pleasant latent grip while the currant detail echoes. Best from 2018 through 2027. 8,330 cases made. –JM
93 Robert Parker
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Figeac put in a marvelous showing under strict blind conditions and it has clearly blossomed in bottle. It has an immediately engaging bouquet with vivid blackberry and raspberry fruit, wonderful mineralité and fine delineation. This is very composed, with a touch of graphite that almost takes you towards Pauillac rather than Saint Emilion. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well-judged acidity, harmonious and lively with commendable precision towards the finish. This is a sophisticated and well-crafted Figeac that appears to be on an upward trajectory. Tasted January 2016. <br/>
93 Wine Spectator
A beguiling tobacco leaf note weaves up and away from the core of steeped plum and mulled currant fruit, while a sleek iron accent forms the spine and a loamy element creates the backdrop. Shows some pleasant latent grip while the currant detail echoes. Best from 2018 through 2027. 8,330 cases made. –JM