Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2003

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe6/12/2018

This has a roasted, grippy-edged feel, with plum skin and licorice root notes framing the core of blackberry, fig and black currant confiture flavors. A touch chewy, but a strong tobacco accent lends this a hint of freshness. Shows the teetering balancing act of the vintage. Drink now through 2032. 8,333 cases made

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe11/15/2017

The famously hot vintage, and a wine I have been lucky enough to try many times. It is still holding up, showing deeply spiced and exotic notes - more furniture polish and dried herbs than in many vintages, but strangely sexy because of it. The relatively low alcohol suggests impact of the Cabernets as well perhaps as some blocking because of the heat, but this is a great wine for drinking today, full of generosity and pleasure.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

Performing much better than I expected, the still fresh 2003 Figeac is not the biggest or richest wine of the vintage, but it is a vibrant St.-Emilion exhibiting a dark ruby/plum color along with a note of cedarwood and the strong Cabernet character that permeates this vineyard. Close to full maturity, this medium-bodied 2003 should drink well for another 5-7 years.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/24/2006

A luscious, sensual effort, the dark plum-colored 2003 exhibits a big, rich nose of dried herbs, high quality cigar tobacco, fruit cake, red currants, and sweet licorice. It is medium-bodied, soft, round, and seductive, lacking only depth and persistence. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2005

While revealing more character than it did last year, this remains a medium-weight, elegant, sensual, fragrant, surprisingly evolved St.-Emilion. It offers a dark plum/garnet color along with a bouquet of fruitcake, currants, licorice, dried herbs, and tobacco smoke. Sweet, round, and medium-bodied, it is a charming, well-balanced red to enjoy over the next 12-14 years.

Wine Advocate

85-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2004

Figeac’s gravel/sand terroir was at odds with the weather conditions imposed on Bordeaux vineyards in 2003. After a succession of brilliant achievements over recent vintages, the 2003 is a lighter-styled offering displaying soft, herb-tinged cherry and currant fruit, intermixed with hints of incense and licorice. Medium-bodied, easy-going, but lacking concentration as well as depth, it should be consumed over the next decade