ChateauFigeac,Saint-Emilion,1erGrandCruClasse2009

Deep-coloured, almost opaque in the glass, the Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 has a savoury entry with some stony minerality and a waft of smoke. Subsequently there are dark berries, blackcurrant leas, plum and a pinch of black pepper. The developed tannins are fine-grained but still provide good structure; the finish is long, focused and streamlined. Equal proportions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon provide elegance, plumpness and gravitas. This is an extraordinary Saint-Emilion and a fabulous Figeac!