Weinwisser 
37% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% vol., 39 hl/ha. Dunkles Purpurgranat mit violetten Reflexen. Ein betörendes, opulentes Bouquet mit frischen Alpenheidelbeeren und reifen Waldhimbeeren. Im zweiten Ansatz schwarze Johannisbeerdrops und Lakritze sowie parfümierter Pfeifentabak. Am Gaumen mit cremiger Textur und eine royale Grösse zeigend, getragen von einer magischen Frische, was für eine Symphonie. Im gebündelten Finale katapultiert sich diese Delikatesse zu einem Feuerwerk aus Heidelbeeren, Brombeergelee und stützender Mineralik. Dieser St.-Émilion konnte mich an diesem Tag als einziger Wein völlig überzeugen und erhält dafür zurecht die Höchstwertung. Auf meine Frage, was das Besondere am 2018er sei, antwortet Frédéric Faye stolz lächelnd: «Harmonie!» 

Wine Advocate 
The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with opening notes of freshly crushed red and black cherries, mulberries and ripe, juicy plums, followed by hints of violets, damp soil, cedar chest, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate features bags of freshness and exquisitely ripe, beautifully poised tannins to support the bright, energetic black and red fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. This is absolutely recognizable as being cut from the same cloth as old-school Figeac, but all the recent vineyard and winemaking improvements have unveiled the beautifully ripe, intense, nuanced potential here. Bravo to managing director/winemaker Frédéric Faye and his team! Although there is a lot to love about this wine right now, give it 5-6 years for the oak to fully integrate and the underlying perfume suggestions to emerge, then enjoy over the next 20-25 years or more. 

Antonio Galloni 
The 2018 Figeac is a regal, aristocratic Saint-Émilion. Vertical in feel, Figeac possesses stunning energy and vibrancy right out of the gate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, rose petal and spice all open with a bit of coaxing. Figeac is a bit restrained today, but it won't be an issue in another few years' time. Figeac is not an obvious wine, but it is superb.