2014 Chateau Figeac
By Chateau Figeac
2014 Chateau Figeac from Chateau Figeac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
In the dynamic world of fine wines, the 2014 vintage of Chateau Figeac from Chateau Figeac is an expression that magnificently portrays the resilience and complexity of an estate steeped in history. This esteemed wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation stands as a testament to the dedication of its vintners amidst a growing season that presented a tableau of climatic challenges.
An Exquisite Mélange in a Complex Year
The year 2014 commenced with tribulation, as vineyards across Bordeaux contended with a wet start and variable conditions. However, fortunes turned as summer progressed, culminating in an Indian summer that graced the grapes with optimal ripening. This bountiful late sunshine has gifted the 2014 Chateau Figeac with a richness and structure that evoke the terroir’s exceptional capacity for nurturing vines.
The poised blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc harmonises in this vintage to deliver a broad palette of aromas from blackcurrant to subtle chocolate undertones and hints of pencil lead - classically Bordeaux yet distinctly 2014. The palate is met with a finely chiselled tannic presence, lending to the wine a symmetry that investors and connoisseurs alike can appreciate both for early enjoyment and long-term maturation.
A Sterling Investment Prospect
For those keen on fine wine investment, the 2014 vintage from Chateau Figeac emerges as a remarkably prudent choice. The hallmark balance and depth found in this bottle not only have contributed to an impressive ageing potential but also symbolise a snapshot of the winemaker's finesse in a challenging year.
The interplay of climate and craft has yielded a Chateau Figeac whose characteristics are imprinted with the tale of their birth year – a narrative that unfolds upon each tasting. In essence, this 2014 vintage bolsters a wine portfolio, infusing it with both diversity and vitality.
Inspired by its chronicle and charisma, my firm conviction holds that the 2014 Chateau Figeac stands among the wise inclusions for any discerning investor’s cellar, promising an unfolding saga with each passing year.
Market price (SGD)
$2,286.94
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
91.33
Scores and tasting notes
No tasting note available.
Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)
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Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate
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James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)
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Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator
The 2014 Figeac builds on its promise from barrel and delivers a very fulfilling bouquet with red plum, crushed strawberry, cedar and light graphite aromas that I suspect will close down for a period after bottling. (The bottle tasted at the château displayed a subtle incense aroma.) The palate is very well defined with a crisp line of acidity, sorbet fresh in the mouth and fanning out towards its structured, tensile finish. It is a great Figeac, a superb forerunner to the brilliant 2015 and it should not be underestimated. Chapeau winemaker Frédéric Faye and his team. Tasted twice (both in London and at the property) with consistent notes.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 March 2017
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Jancis Robinson - JancisRobinson.com