2009 Chateau Figeac
The medium garnet colored 2009 Figeac features a very pretty perfume of rose hip tea, lilacs and cinnamon stick over a core of red and black currant preserves plus hints of dried herbs and sweaty saddles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers bags of savory fruit layers with plenty of floral sparks, framed by rounded tannins, finishing on a earthy note. ~ (94) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 3-14-2019
~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 12-1-2021
Even in this super-ripe vintage Figeac retains its usual red bell pepper aroma (from the cabernet sauvignon grape) and that adds a light touch to the opulent fruit cake and spice character. The full fine tannins beautifully support the rich palate and make the finish very long and plush. A great 2009! Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019) ~ (97) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 2-7-2019
Magnum. Mid crimson. A really nice left-right-bank wine (ie halfway between Merlot-dominated and Cabernet-dominated). Such structure and freshness! Long, complex, beautifully balanced and gorgeous. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 10-5-2023
The 2009 Château Figeac is the normal blend of close to equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a beautiful wine that has classic Figeac style, yet is more reserved and backward than most in the vintage. Forest floor, truffle, blackcurrants, cigar ash and green tobacco notes all emerge from this full-bodied, ripe, yet pure, elegant Saint-Emilion that has good acidity and plenty of length. The tannins are ripe, yet firm, it’s nicely balanced, and it blossoms with time in the glass. Nevertheless, it needs another 4-5 years of cellaring to hit prime time, and it should keep for 2-3 decades. ~ (95) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 2-15-2018
~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 12-1-2021
Even in this super-ripe vintage Figeac retains its usual red bell pepper aroma (from the cabernet sauvignon grape) and that adds a light touch to the opulent fruit cake and spice character. The full fine tannins beautifully support the rich palate and make the finish very long and plush. A great 2009! Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019) ~ (97) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 2-7-2019
Magnum. Mid crimson. A really nice left-right-bank wine (ie halfway between Merlot-dominated and Cabernet-dominated). Such structure and freshness! Long, complex, beautifully balanced and gorgeous. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 10-5-2023
The 2009 Château Figeac is the normal blend of close to equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a beautiful wine that has classic Figeac style, yet is more reserved and backward than most in the vintage. Forest floor, truffle, blackcurrants, cigar ash and green tobacco notes all emerge from this full-bodied, ripe, yet pure, elegant Saint-Emilion that has good acidity and plenty of length. The tannins are ripe, yet firm, it’s nicely balanced, and it blossoms with time in the glass. Nevertheless, it needs another 4-5 years of cellaring to hit prime time, and it should keep for 2-3 decades. ~ (95) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 2-15-2018
SKU: SK143557-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Figeac
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Figeac
FORMAT : 750ml