2016 Figeac

100 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2016 Figeac was bottled at the end of July 2018, since Frédéric Faye wanted to give the wine more time in barrel to develop more harmony. The stunning 24-carat bouquet rivets you to the spot with brilliant delineation and mineral-rich red fruit that articulates its terroir as well as any Right Bank you will find. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, perfect acidity, wonderfully integrated new oak and enormous depth toward the fresh, pencil-box- and cedar-infused finish. This is a classic Figeac, up there with the 1947 and 1949, both recently re-tasted and testifying to a wine that genuinely belongs among the elite Saint-Émilions. Faye believes it is the best Figeac he has ever made. He is correct.

99 POINTS

Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

Incredibly deep and complex nose with a slew of black fruit, plus savory and bitter-chocolate notes woven subtly into the extraordinary tapestry of aromas. Titanic concentration, but it still remains so incredibly fresh and poised. Such a pure finish that goes on and on and on. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. Château Quintus vertical tasting. SP.

98 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. The nose is underlaid with aromatic herbs such as peppermint and cardamom, blackberry, a hint of cassis and tobacco, clearly marked by the Cabernet. Tightly meshed and taut on the palate with dark fruit, pleasant ripeness, supporting tannin, elegant and long lasting with a touch of salty minerality. A new milestone for this great winery.

98 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, subtle edge brightening. Fine hint of cocoa, nuances of cloves, with air some cassis and liquorice, an aromatic peacock wheel slowly builds up, all underpinned by notes of fine woods. Complex, elegant, has a fine sweetness, ripe tannins that make the wine long, delicate chocolate-cherry flavor in the finish, has good freshness and secure length, already very seductive and drinkable, here you just have to control yourself. (2021 - 2060).

98 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

A testament to the work being undertaken at Figeac in recent years, this has depth and intensity while retaining the smile of the fruit. Richness combines with gorgeous length and intensity, every bit as impressive as it was during en primeur. Touches of violet and a silky texture precede hugely precise slate walls that pull the fruit into place through the palate. It takes its time in the glass to fully open, only slowly revealing the black olives, pungent white pepper and rosemary aromatics. Bottled in late July. 100% new oak.

97 POINTS

Stephen Brook - Decanter

This is strikingly intense on the nose, with exquisite and perfumed blackcurrant fruit that is clear and pure. The attack is fresh and highly concentrated, though not to excess, and the sílky palate is marked by its zest, energy and great precision. The tannins are polished and the finish very long, with exemplary balance. A classic St-Emilion with a great future.

96 POINTS

Wine Spectator

A gutsy, fully endowed wine, brimming with dark currant, warm fig and steeped blackberry notes, as well as waves of smoldering tobacco and warm gravel. Features a serious bass line, but everything works together, while flecks of savory and iron dart in and out. Best from 2025 through 2040. 8,333 cases made.

96 POINTS

James Suckling

Splendid texture and finesse to this young Figeac with a pure silk texture. Full-bodied and ultra-fine. Lovely combination of fruit and freshness. The polish is gorgeous to this. Precision redefined. Pretty follow-up to the 2015. Points: 96-97