Description
Under the guidance of Frédéric Faye, Figeac continues to improve and the winemaking is much softer and lighter these days although Frédéric praises the efforts of the young good technical director. Jean-Pierre Roman. He describes this year as a Haute Couture vintage as there were lots of decisions to make in the vineyards such as taking off the dead buds right after the frost that was really important. Production was down by half this year—only producing 55,000 bottles. Made only from first-generation grapes and is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and only 10% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in new French oak.
Tasting Notes :
The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Figeac gives up expressive notes of black cherries, plum preserves, black raspberries and kirsch, giving way to hints of dried leaves, cinnamon toast and warm cassis plus a waft of lavender. Medium-bodied, the palate has wonderful vibrancy with a refreshing line cutting through the crunchy black fruits and a firm, finely grained frame, finishing long and spicy.
