2021, Château Figeac, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. One of the great names and terroirs of Saint Emilion whose wines exude class and sophistication rather than raw power. The 2021 Figeac was picked from September 21 until October 19 and matured, as usual, in 100% new oak. It has a very pure, elegant bouquet, the Cabernet Sauvignon imparting subtle pencil lead notes, blackberry and briar, almost understated at first but gaining vigour with

followed by suggestions of jasmine tea

framed by super-ripe

liquorice and fennel seeds all come through

All the elements are so impeccably balanced

88-90 Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Our third offering of this innovative and experimental wine (though now very much a successful experiment

still showing tension and clarity

so much juice and Pomerol appeal

blue fruits and minerality

camphor and smoked meats

that frame layers of black fruit laced with tobacco and graphite

The 2022 Lagrange is brilliant