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VINUM: "Mittelkräftiges Rubinrot, strahlender Cabernet-Duft, schwarze Johannisbeere, reife Himbeeren, florale Noten, die an Veilchen erinnern, darüber Mokka; am Gaumen gradlinig, dicht, konzentriert, dabei federleicht schwebend, knackige Frucht, sensationelle Tanninqualität, perfekt verpackte Säure; im Abgang von grandioser Länge, hallt auf dunkle und rote Beeren nach. Ein Archetyp eines Figeac, energiegeladen und voller Finesse. Spielt in diesem Jahr zusammen mit wenigen Weinen in einer eigenen Liga."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Gewürznelken, reife Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Cassis und Pflaumen, sehr einladendes Bukett. Saftig, elegant, dunkle Beerenfrucht, feine, reife Tannine, mineralisch und frisch zugleich, bereits harmonisch, gut entwickelt, zeigt Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial, verführerischer Stil."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Pungent notes of cigar box, tobacco, flowers, truffles, spices, cherries, licorice, currants, and plums fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is elegant, fresh, spicy, and vibrant. The fruits are vivacious, crisp, and juicy, with a salty edge and a sprig of mint on the back end of the finish. This modern, classically styled wine can be enjoyed after just a few years in the bottle or aged for 2-3 decades with ease. Clearly, this is one of the stars of the vintage. The wine blends 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Press wine. 12.7% ABV, 3.66 pH. Picking took place September 6 - October 5. Drink from 2029-2055."
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ANSON: "Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Figeac is a lovely classic, wafting from the glass with aromas of blackcurrants, minty berries, licorice and pencil shavings, deftly framed by new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with good depth at the core, powdery tannins and a suave, seamless profile, it's a blend of 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon that attained 12.7% alcohol. Figeac was one of those estates that took the risk of waiting to harvest, rejecting just over 20% of the crop in the sorting process to produce a compelling wine despite the challenging conditions."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Spicy nose with a touch of vanilla oak. Lots of freshness. Sweet middle then structure and length, so confirmed Figeac character. Less depth but lovely touch of tannin. Should age and improve given the percentage of Cabernet."
