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2007 Chateau Figeac

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2007 Château Figeac from Château Figeac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

Hidden within the alluvial fan of Saint-Émilion, the 2007 Château Figeac from Château Figeac remains a testament to the estate's resilience in a challenging climatic year. As weather conditions issued forth their trials, with early heat spells and a tumultuous August, the property's exceptional terroir showcased its capability to produce wines of distinction even in less heralded vintages.

 

Grace under Pressure

Investing prudence aligns with vintages bearing provenance such as Château Figeac. The 2007 vintage delivers an articulate narrative of the season's climactic narrative. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a measured whisper of Merlot, it reflects a captivating amalgamation of structure and vivacity – an ode to the meticulous vineyard management and astute winemaking that navigated that year's erratic seasons.

 

A Vintage Revealed

In the glass, the 2007 Château Figeac reveals a constrained opulence – its aromatic array of black fruit intermingles with secondary nuances of cedar and spice. Where this vintage finds its foothold is in balance rather than power; firm tannins give stage to the delicate play between acidity and fruit, resulting in a claret of unexpected longevity.

The palate echoes this symphony beautifully. Endowed with the finesse one might anticipate from Saint-Émilion's tempered might, it does not forfeit complexity for poise. Against the backdrop of Bordeaux's grand vintages, the 2007 Château Figeac demonstrates understated grace, integrating old-world charm with a weighted elegance that will continue to evolve under careful cellaring.

For connoisseurs seeking diversity for their portfolio or those looking to unveil the subtleties of Bordeaux’s occasionally veiled vintages, here lies an opportunity: The 2007 Château Figeac offers a narrative steeped in enological tenacity—a mosaic of modest radiance set amongst more gilded years. It's a contemplative acquisition for any discerning investor or collector with an eye for wines that articulate their growing season’s particularities.

Current market price

£1,340.00

12x75cl

Highest score

85

POP score

268

Scores and tasting notes

85

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Figeac is a disappointing wine that really puts into context how far this estate has travelled in recent years. The aromatics take a while to really coalesce, eventually offering herbaceous red and black fruit, melted tar and bell pepper aromas, the latter emanating from the Cabernet component. The palate is medium-bodied with rather brittle tannin, very masculine in style with a firm backbone, but it comes across as rather mean and raw on the finish. I would be drinking bottles in the near future. Tasted February 2017.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017

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