2010 Chateau Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 98

The 2010 Figeac has a deep hue. The nose is quite introverted at first, with dark berry fruit, incense, touches of fig and mulberry. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gorgeous pure fruit, mulberry and dark plum, gentle considering the vintage. This 2010 has softened in the last couple of years, gaining depth towards the finish. Very persistent – this is just beginning to show what it is capable of. Tasted at the vertical in Berlin. [Neal Martin, 12/06/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050

Robert Parker 95

Tasted at the Chateau Figeac vertical at the property and then in Bordeaux a year later. The 2010 Figeac was a “problem child” in its youth, very variable and difficult to pin down, vexing on occasion. Now with a couple of years in bottle, it is really beginning to show what it can do and it far surpassed my expectations. Certainly, it is more withdrawn on the nose compared to the more generous 2009 Figeac. The aromatics are holding everything back. Then, with continued aeration it reveals a subtle marine influence—seaweed and sea spray scents, estuary mudflats. The palate is medium-bodied with moderate depth, but what really distinguishes this wine are the fineness of the tannin, the symmetry of the structure and freshness on the finish, facets hitherto kept secret. As such, it surpasses the 2009, the weightless but intense finish beckoning you to take another sip. The aromatics need to up their game and match what’s evolving on the palate—if they do, this will be a very serious Figeac. Tasted July 2016. [Neal Martin, 06/05/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2045