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2011 Chateau Figeac, St Emilion, Bordeaux
HoldAll goneJancis Robinson MW 17+/20
Tasted in Bordeaux from an ex-château bottle, the 2011 Figeac has a healthy deep garnet hue. The nose is quite vibrant and well defined with blackberry, briary and a touch of graphite, though not as much as I remember showing out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, crisp in the mouth with a fine line of acidity. This actually surpasses my expectations. It has a natural sensibility, offering attractive blackberry and cranberry fruit, a sprig of mint, with a breezy, unpretentious finish that suits this down to the ground. You could almost broach this now, unusual for Figea
Colour / grapeRed · Merlot / Cabernet Franc
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2020–2049
2020Hold2049
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Jancis Robinson MW
17+/20
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Neal Martin
93/100
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James Suckling
94/100
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Yohan Castaing
95/100
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Vivino community
4.4/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (23 critics)
92/100
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