Petit Figeac - Château Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

Vinous

92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 21/01/2019

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a gorgeous, silky second wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Sweet floral notes add freshness and lift to this expressive Saint-Émilion. In 2016, Petit-Figeac has a bit more Franc than usual which also contributes the wine's perfumed personality. This is impeccably done.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 30/11/2018

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a blend of 41% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with bold scents of warm black plums, black cherries and mulberries with touches of baking spices, potpourri, unsmoked cigars and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, it is very bright, elegant and minerally in the mouth, with plenty of vibrancy and freshness on the finish.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

par Jane Anson le 01/11/2018

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 26/04/2017

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is dark, supple and inviting, with lovely midpalate depth and creaminess. It is exactly what a second wine should be: an introduction to the house style. In 2016, Petit-Figeac has more Cabernet Franc than is often the case, and this, along with the personality of the vintage, gives the wine vibrancy, freshness and energy. Very nicely done. Tasted two times.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

par Roger Voss le 19/04/2017

Barrel Sample. The density of this wine is impressive. Powered by its velvety tannins and ample acidity, ripe black fruits thrust forward to offer both richness and intensity. The crisp, black currant flavor on the finish lifts the whole wine.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 10/04/2017

This has a fun core of blackberry and black currant fruit, picking up light spearmint and anise notes along the way. Twinge of apple wood on the finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/04/2017

Refined and very pretty with chocolate, berries and hints of cedar. Medium body, very fine tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Very well done. Second wine of Figeac.