2012 Petit Figeac
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40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. The early-drinking second wine of Ch Figeac, successor to La Grange Neuve de Figeac – not made of leftovers, I was assured. Quite deep crimson with admirable energy. Fresh, round and lively with notable acidity and smooth tannins. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2012 Petit-Figeac is everything its name says it is. Wonderfully perfumed and expressive. The 2012 is supple, precise and beautifully delineated from start to finish. Silky tannins and a mid-weight sense of structure give the 2012 its classic feel. Scents of lavender, mint and white flower add an attractive aromatic top register. The Petit-Figeac is one of the hidden gems. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
One third each cépage. Bright crimson, very mineral nose and good density. Very toothsome. Savoury and approachable. (JR)
Bright crimson, very mineral nose and good density. Very toothsome. Savoury and approachable. Jun 2015, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2015-2020
About the producer

Sitting on the border with Pomerol, Ch. Figeac is a distinguished Saint-Emilion estate that produces some of the region's most sought-after wines. As of 2022, it is officially classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, one of the appellation's top estates along with Ch. Pavie.