- 100 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Zarte Edelholznuancen, schwarze Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Cassis und Lakritze, feine Tabaknuancen, Gewürze, Orangenzesten, noch etwas zurückhaltend. Komplex, süße Kirschen, gut eingebaute Tannine, mineralisch und anhaftend, eleganter Stil mit feinfruchtigem Abgang, salzig im Nachhall, zart nach Lakritze im Finale, ungemein harmonisch, sicheres Entwicklungspotenzial, allerdings ist noch Geduld gefragt. (2030 – 2065)“
- 20 Punkte WEINWISSER: "30 % Merlot, 34 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 % Cabernet Franc. Purpur mit rubinrotem Rand. Ein erhabenes, konzentriertes und gleichzeitig präzises, geradezu kühl wirkendes Bouquet mit reifen Walderdbeeren und betörenden Veilchen. Im zweiten Ansatz edle Cassiswürze, deutliche Graphitspuren und Brombeergelee. Schon im ersten Reinschnuppern läutete bei mir der «20/20-Punkte-Alarm» (Giuseppe Lauria). Am royalen Gaumen mit samtiger Textur und kakaoartigem Tanningerüst, die perfekt stützende Rasse umhüllt den Wein wie ein Kaschmirmantel, der Wein wirkt schwerelos, mit faszinierender Kühle. Im gebündelten Finale ein Feuerwerk mit blauen Beeren, tiefgründiger Terroirwürze und einer königlichen Adstringenz. Man hält unwillkürlich inne und geniesst den Moment. Das Rückaroma ist intensiv und hält ganz lange an! Für Frédéric Faye kurz und knapp: «Magnificient!» 2016 mit dem Plus an mehr Frische ergibt die Höchstnote. «I don’t like to compare but I would say 2016 with more freshness and better texture for the tannins (graphite minerality).»"
- 99 Punkte, VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: „The 2019 Figeac is without question one of the wines of the vintage. All the promise it showed as a young barrel sample, is all there in bottle, too. Estate Director Frederic Faye crafted a towering, statuesque Figeac built on vertical energy and a feeling of vibracy that never lets up. Deep layers of red/purplish fruit, cedar, tabacco, mit and dried flowers are framed by a super-classic experession of structure that keeps thins in balance. There is abit more Cabernet Franc in this year´s blend, and that definitely comes through. Readers who can find the 2019 should not hesiate, as it es truly majestic. 2034-2069“
- 99 Punkte, Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss: „The wine is seriously rich with solid tannins. The tannins are softening into a more velvet texture that suits this style of wine well. It is giving a smoky character to the wine as well as richness. This is a great wine, very aromatic and concentrated. Drink from 2027.“
- 99 Punkte, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider: „Not quite at the level of the over the moon 2016, but not too far either, this sublime gem is almost opaque in color. This is so concentrated, silky, rich and decadent, it's almost off the charts. Blackberry, espresso, black currants, licorice, flowers and wet earth with cherry blossoms crowd into the perfume. Fresh, vibrant, lively and structured to age and evolve for decades, the wine ends with waves of perfectly ripe, vibrant, red and black fruits that simply do not want to quit! Drink from 2035-2060.“
- 99 Punkte DECANTER, Yohan Castaing: „This 2019 Figeac offers an irresistible bouquet offering a compelling and complex mix of plum and raspberry fruit, floral scents of iris and violet, mingling with liquorice, graphite and a grace note of menthol. A judicious touch of perfectly integrated new oak completes its multilayered aromatic profile. There is real density for the full-bodied, even fleshy, palate that is structured by a framework of precise, fine-grained tannins that leads to the airborne finish that is all the more remarkable in the context of such a sumptuous vintage. Here is a Figeac that is beautifully expressive of its terroir with cellaring potential for up to thirty to forty years. 2025-2050“
- 98 Punkte, James Suckling: „This is a really beautiful red with crushed-berry, plum, bark, mushroom and earth character. It’s full and creamy-textured with lots of tannins, but they are integrated and polished and flow across the palate. So much depth and intensity, yet there’s underlying grace and class. Try after 2025.“
- 98 Punkte, JEB DUNNUCK (05/2024): „The 2019 Château Figeac checks in as 36% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot, and it's another brilliant wine from Frédéric Faye. This deep purple-hued effort offers a beautiful Pauillac-like bouquet of ripe black cherries, cassis, damp earth, leafy herbs, chocolate, and smoked tobacco. It has classic Figeac herbal, earthy goodness (no doubt due to its high percentage of Cabernet) and is medium to full-bodied on the palate, has perfect tannins and flawless balance, all making for a brilliant Saint-Emilion that brings richness and power paired with finesse and elegance. Give bottles 4-5 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following 30+. 2026-2058“
- 98 Punkte, JANE ANSON, Inside Bordeaux: This is a gorgeous Figeac, balanced and finessed and full of promise for the future - and interesting to note that its blend is almost back to the classic third-of-each-variety of the pre-Rolland days. Just love the clarity and the chiselled quality to the fruits, blueberries, bilberries, cassis - all smooth, concentrated, with excellent acidity but high sweetness, and muscular tannins. Clear smoked sandalwood also but not a hint of dryness, and will clearly melt together with another five or six years in bottle. Can't wait to follow this wine as it ages. Cigar smoke and grilled sandalwood on the finish, the poise and precision on display here is just unmissable. Harvest September 13 to October 17, 100% new oak. 2028-2050“
- 98 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle (1/2022): "A gorgeous deep purple colour to the rim. Expressive nose filled with blackcurrant pastilles, really quite concentrated and ripe with soft floral hints and some savoury aspects - the Cabernet Franc making itself known. Such texture on the palate, smooth tannins that coat the mouth have a ripe and juicy blackcurrant flavour, backed by a mineral, wet stone, graphite edge. Liner and direct on the palate, this is focussed and controlled, so precise with a real sense of forward motion. Elegant and seductive in a quietly confident way with a long finish. Totally captivating. Drinking Window 2028 – 2050“
- 97 Punkte, Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: “ The 2019 Figeac has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries, cassis, warm spices, violets and pencil shavings, framed by a deft touch of nicely integrated new oak, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with terrific depth at the core, powdery structuring tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, precise finish. Rich but vibrant, this 2019 reflects the new precision that Frédéric Faye has brought to Figeac; but while it's richer and more polished than the wines of yesteryear, the estate's identity hasn't been lost. 2029-2065“
- 5* VINARIA: „Riesenfülle, samtig, hintergründig, toller Tiefgang, reichhaltig, Gewürze, bisschen Maulbeeren, sehr tief, etwas süße Würze, dicht, tief; kraftvoll, elegant, super Frucht, kernig , elegante Frucht, feiner, Tiefgang, schöne Frucht, Biss, lang, grandios.“
-18 Punkte VINUM: „Zuerst zurückhaltende Ausbauwürze, diskrete Akzente von Zedernholz und exotischen Gewürzen, nach asugibiger Belüftung Noten von Rose und roten Beeren; voller Ansatz, dichter Bau, grosse Frische trotz der Dichte, tragendes knackiges Tannin; grosser Wein für die lange Reife.“
Decanter: | 99 DEC |
Falstaff: | 100 FAL |
Wine Enthusiast: | 99 WE |
Vinum: | 18,0 VIN |
Vinaria: | 5* "Topwein des Jahres" VA |
Vinous: | 99 VS |
James Suckling: | 98 JS |
Weinwisser: | 20,0 WW |
Originalverpackung: | 6er Originalholzkiste |
Produkt: | Rotwein |
Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
Wine Cellar Insider: | 99 WCI |
Jahrgang: | 2019 |
Parker Wine Advocate: | 97 RPWA |
Jeb Dunnuck: | 98 JD |
Land: | Frankreich |
Appellation: | Saint Emilion |
Klassifzierung: | Premier Grand Cru Classé B |
Rebsorte(n): | Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc |
Region: | Bordeaux |
Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
Reben: | 36% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon,30% Merlot |
% vol Alk: | 14,09 |
Notizen des Weinguts: | Vintage report 2019 started with alternating spring and winter conditions. An exceptionally cold spell in early May, with late frost, meant all hands on board; fortunately the vines suffered no damage. Dry and sunny weather set in from mid-June, enabling the vines to catch up the growth cycle in short order. The grapes matured slowly over the summer, favouring concentration of aromas and flavours. Freshness was preserved by moderate use of leaf-thinning, limiting the grapes’ exposure to the sun. Picking started early at Figeac. The crop, though small, delighted us with its quality. |
Potenziell allergene Substanzen: | Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Eiweiß, Gelatine und Milch enthalten. |
Warnungen: | Der Konsum von alkoholhaltigen Getränken während der Schwangerschaft kann selbst in geringen Mengen schwere Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit des Kindes nach sich ziehen. |
Hersteller: | Chateau de Figeac, F-33330 Saint-Emilion, +33 5 57 24 72 26, chateau-figeac(@)chateau-figeac.com, www.chateau-figeac.com |
Jugendschutz: | Kein Verkauf und keine Lieferung an Jugendliche unter 18 Jahren! |
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