2020, Château Figeac, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. The 2020 Figeac is the finest wine that has been bottled to date at this estate since its renaissance began a decade ago. Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with cigar wrapper, pencil shavings, licorice and black truffles, it's medium to full bodied, deep and concentrated, with a suave, harmonious profile, vibrant acids, and beautifully refined

The grapes come from the only parcel the domaine farms on the northern (Vosne) side of the village

and across the entire range of wines this year

and this is certainly a triumph in the face of adversity

Initially a little reserved

The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit

seamless and fleshy

From nine hectares of holdings situated below Trotanoy and next to La Cabanne

If there is one wine readers will absolutely jump on en primeur it is Pichon Comtesse

Super-ripe dark red/purplish fruit

plus a whiff of caramel

even if the Thienpont team have subtly eased off on extraction over the last few vintages

Highest amount of Petit Verdot at this estate