2014 Chateau Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2014 Figeac has a nose that is a cut above some of its peers, fresher and more vibrant, in for the long haul with raspberry and wild strawberry, autumn bonfire, pencil box and just a touch of meat juices. Lovely! The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, focused and classic in style, with greater body and firmness on the finish than its peers. A wonderful melange of Left and Right Bank, which is what Figeac essentially is. Recommended. Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year-On tasting. [Neal Martin, 19/03/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2050

Robert Parker 94

The 2014 Figeac builds on its promise from barrel and delivers a very fulfilling bouquet with red plum, crushed strawberry, cedar and light graphite aromas that I suspect will close down for a period after bottling. (The bottle tasted at the chateau displayed a subtle incense aroma.) The palate is very well defined with a crisp line of acidity, sorbet fresh in the mouth and fanning out towards its structured, tensile finish. It is a great Figeac, a superb forerunner to the brilliant 2015 and it should not be underestimated. Chapeau winemaker Frederic Faye and his team. Tasted twice (both in London and at the property) with consistent notes. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2045