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Figeac 2011

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

Majors on tobacco and savoury grilled black fruits. This is a little austere, lacks the generosity of the two preceeding vintages, offers sculpted fruits and tannins, a plentiful dash of black pepper and crushed rocks, touches of graphite, but not really revving up through the palate. Harvest September 6 to 27, 100% new oak for ageing, 38hl/h yield.

Score: 92

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2022-2044 13 April 2022

The 2011 Figeac was quite sullen and unexpressive in its youth and I dished out some parsimonious score. Yet, two recent bottles have prompted me to raise my opinion on this vintage. It has an intense bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, rose petal and a touch of marmalade. These are aromas with ambition! The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, superb body, very focused and serious in style. This is a 2011 with plans on repaying those with the nous to cellar it for a few years. Very classy, this is well made. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2022-2038 01 April 2022

Medium ruby. Aromas of blueberry, mint and white pepper are lifted by a bright floral element. Juicy and intense, with the lively dark fruit and floral flavors currently showing more perfume than flesh. The tannins here are very suave for the year. Finishes clean and long, with lovely repeating floral nuances.

Score: 90

Ian D'Agata, Inside Bordeaux 01 July 2014

This lighter-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits an attractive dark plum/ruby color, no herbaceousness and an interesting bouquet of forest floor, black cherries and spice. A finesse-styled 2011 with good purity and no defects except the vintage’s lack of flesh, concentration and depth. Nevertheless, this is a good effort that should drink well in 2-3 years and last for 10-12.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2028 01 April 2014

Black cherry crimson. Floral dark fruit on the nose and palate. Warm bricks too. A little medicinal. Pretty chewy but not tough like so many. Much more complete and well balanced. Freshness well integrated too. Well done! (JH)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2025 24 April 2012

Subtle and understated. Remains within the bounds of the vintage. Medium-bodied and fresh. Elegant but will be too lean for some.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2028 16 April 2012

A reticent, muscular style, with lots of macerated dark currant and plum notes and ample briary grip cutting through on the finish. This has depth and heft and needs some time to stretch out fully.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

A like the quality of the tannins in this with plenty of subtle berry and chocolate character. Full body, with a lovely acidity. Wonderful length to it. This is really pretty.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012