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WEINWISSER: "39 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33 % Merlot, 28 % Cabernet Franc, pH 3.66, Alkohol 13 vol %, 31 h hl/ha, Grand Vin 60000 Flaschen. Erhabenes, reines Bouquet, frischer roter Cassis, verführerische Waldhimbeere, erkalteter Früchtetee und Sandelholz. Am sublimen Gaumen mit ungeheurer Finesse, perfekt polierten samtigen Tanninen, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, energiegeladenem Körper. Im konzentrierten, kaskadenartigen Finale ungemein beruhigend, Grafit und saftiges Rückaroma."
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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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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2024 Figeac opens with classic notes of cassis, kirsch, pencil shavings, and violets, leading to nuances of mint tea and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is dense with tightly wound black and red berry flavors, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, finishing very long with lots of mineral and floral sparks. An absolute triumph in this vintage. Tasted twice with consistent score and notes."
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DECANTER: "Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and black cherries, floral roses and iris - you can really smell the Cabernet Franc. Lovely intensity of fruit with such freshness from the start. A burst of acidity and zingy red fruit which then transforms into a soft and creamy mid palate before turning more mineral and crisp on the finish. Really a lovely journey from start to end. Well proportioned, not a light wine. This has a touch of chew with cooling minty liquorice aspects. It’s elegant, leaning into the vintage in terms of density, but wow there is such delicacy and detail here. I love it because it’s so relaxed and so charming and full of fruit. The energy and buzz is just exceptional. I could drink this all day! 8% press wine. 3.66pH"
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JEB DUNNUCK: "Based on 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Figeac reveals a classic Figeac nose of ripe blue fruits, sappy tobacco, flowers, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, it has a fabulous, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. To have this level of quality in a vintage like 2024 is mind-blowing, and this is one of the top handful of wines in the vintage."
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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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JAMES SUCKLING: "This is very refined with lovely tannins and freshness. Medium-bodied, it has a savory, juicy undertone and a satisfying finish. Some chocolate. A blend of 39% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 28% cabernet franc."
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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."
