2005 Figeac

The 2005 Château Figeac checks in as 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, raised all in new barrels. Still a youthful ruby/purple hue, with a killer nose of ripe blackcurrants, chocolate, roasted tobacco, and lead pencil, this certainly earns its reputation for being the Médoc on the Right Bank with its powerful, Cabernet-driven style. It's rich, full-bodied, opulent, and incredibly sexy on the palate, with velvety tannins and a great finish. It’s a beautiful Figeac that benefits from air and has another 15+ years of prime drinking.

35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot. Red with a touch of brick at the rim. Ripe and round with plenty of fruit still in evidence. Majestic bouquet with dark- and red-fruit notes and a hint of leafy freshness. Sweetness on attack then firms up and focuses becoming long and linear. Fine tannins and notable freshness on the finish. Hitting its stride but still a way to go. (JL)

Cedar, ash, sandalwood, blackberry, with layers of nuanced, finessed yet gourmet flavours that Figeac delivers so well. The oak is fully integrated at 17 years old, beginning to hit its stride, and the exuberance is tempered by savoury redcurrant and soft tobacco notes on the mouthwatering finish. 100% new oak for ageing, 37hl/h yield from 40ha of vines. Harvest September 14 to October 3.