2013 Chateau Figeac
By Chateau Figeac
2013 Château Figeac from Château Figeac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
In the tapestry of venerable Bordeaux vintages, the 2013 Château Figeac from Château Figeac is a study in resilience and finesse, defying challenging climatic whims that characterised much of the region’s harvest that year. The regal terroir of Saint-Émilion graced this particular offering with an assemblage that stands testament to the winemaking acumen housed within this storied estate.
Reflections on a Capricious Year
For enthusiasts considering wine investment opportunities, understanding the provenance behind each vintage is paramount. The year 2013 threw a series of hurdles at Bordeaux, yet the team at Château Figeac manoeuvred with admirable agility. With judicious timing and adept selection, the resulting wine transcended its temporal trials to embrace a charming complexity.
A Vintage of Elegance Amidst Adversity
Tasting the 2013 Château Figeac reveals a harmonious blend that gracefully weaves together Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. It garners respect not solely for its survival but for its expression; a gleaming core of dark berry fruits, a whisper of undergrowth, and refined tannins give voice to a wine that converses eloquently with the connoisseur's palate. Its nature is contemplative rather than boisterous; an allure that whispers of sophistication and resolve, characteristics highly sought after by fine wine investors.
Indeed, to engage with the 2013 vintage is to navigate an odyssey; one commencing with understated floral aromatics and culminating in a denouement punctuated by soft spices and an enduring finish. While others may speak louder, it is the quiet confidence of this Saint-Émilion treasure that persists in memory and market.
Encapsulating Saint-Émilion’s Undaunted Spirit
The journey through the 2013 Château Figeac from Château Figeac is enchanting in its resilience. The merits of this vintage lie not in power but in its poised exhibition of balance and temperance—the capability to rise above circumstance endows it with an intrinsic value for collectors and investors alike. In a symphony where nature dictates the tempo, this rendition from Saint-Émilion composes notes of both challenge and triumph into a fulfilling sippable narrative—one that any discerning palate or portfolio would be remiss to overlook.
Market price (SGD)
$2,353.71
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
128.18
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted at the property, the 2013 Figeac was the first vintage that saw Michel Rolland assist with the blending. It has a very respectable bouquet for the vintage. Serve this blind and see if your guest would suggest it was from this derided vintage. The nose is delineated and fresh with blackberry, wild strawberry and minty scents emanating from the Cabernet component. The palate is well balanced with crisp tannin, well balanced with good substance for a 2013. What I appreciate here is that it maintains the style of Figeac: structured with just a touch of austerity, backed up by a crisp line of acidity and a cedar-tinged finish. If you are intending to purchase a 2013 Right Bank, then I would park you car here. Tasted June 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2016