Chateau Figeac 2001

WEINWISSER: "Aufhellendes Weinrot, dezente Reifeanzeige. Unglaublich würziges Bouquet, viel Kräuter und Malznoten, Irisch-Moos, Kräuterbonbons, absolut faszinierend und – genau so wie Figeac sein muss – unvergleichlich. Im Gaumen fleischig, stoffig, mit toller Konzentration; eine unglaubliche Gewürzkiste, aromatisches und extrem langes Finale. Ganz grosser Figeac!"

DECANTER: "I have had one or two corked bottles from this vintage over the years, but when it's good, it's one of the best Figeacs that you can find to truly appreciate the style and potential of this property. A lovely, gentle and thoroughly delicious example - generous and unshowy, rippled through with black truffles, freshly-rubbed mint, soft leather and a twist of well-loved, lived-in library (when you get a glass in front of you you'll know what I mean!). It's so juicy you could gulp this back. Not a show pony, nor a wine for lovers of show ponies, but a near perfect example of Figeac's subtle mastery of this terroir. Drinking Window 2017 - 2035"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property from magnum, the 2001 Figeac is beginning to fulfill its early promise and is evolving into a really quite wonderful Saint Emilion. Deep in color, the nose is initially reserved, but it unfurls to offer enticing mint and salted licorice scents, pencil box and musk that are all beautifully focused. The palate is well balanced with very well-judged acidity. The Cabernet Franc shines through and imparts a subtle bell pepper note. This is fresh and still youthful, refined and poised with veins of blood orange. Coming into its own now after 15 years in bottle, this is open for business and should offer another two decades of drinking pleasure. This 2001 deserves decanting as I observed this improving in the glass. Tasted June 2015."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, jugendliche Reflexe, violetter Rand. In der Nase süßes Beerenkonfit, feiner Nougat, zart nach Karamell, attraktives Bukett. Saftig, sahnige Note, präsentes, gut integriertes Tannin, das den Wein lange tragen wird, feine blättrige Würze, reife Kirschen, Orangen, dunkle Mineralik im Nachhall, verfügt über Reifepotenzial."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Warm, ripe, toasty, welcoming, evolved nose. Very fresh and revitalising. Brisk. Hint of soy sauce! "

WINE SPECTATOR: "This has a dark, alluring profile, with mulled plum, fig and black currant fruit allied to a rather plush structure, picking up mint, savory and tobacco notes through the finish. Suave, but lacks the drive to rank higher.—Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2030."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Medium bodied, with a focus on bright red , spice, earth, wet forest scents and a hint of mint. The soft finish is a bit light, but the red cherries are sweet and fresh."