88 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 1999

Undoubtedly, this is the finest Figeac produced since the gorgeously rich, complex 1990. This perennial under-achiever has turned out a sexy, complex, elegant wine with a dark ruby color, cedar, cigar box, spice, and black currant scents, and a medium-bodied, supple, round, velvety-textured personality. With beautiful fruit and nicely integrated tannin, it is not a blockbuster, but a Figeac that combines richness with a stylish yet intense perfume. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2015.

89 -90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2000

Although not massive (this estate never produces anything approaching big or super-rich), this is a dark ruby-colored, subtle wine offering a delicate nose of black cherries, balsam wood, herbs, olives, and toast. As the wine sat in the glass, additional aromas of black raspberries emerged, and the wine became even more velvety-textured and attractive, largely because of its ripe, sweet fruit and low acidity. A sweet mid-palate, lush texture, fine concentration, and an absence of hard edges have resulted in a beautiful expression of finesse and elegance. This 1998 should continue to develop nicely for 12-14 years.

90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2001

As befitting a wine with considerable Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, this is a stylish, mid-weight effort with an opulent, complex bouquet of licorice, Asian spices, tobacco, and fruit cake. Obvious black currants, smoke, vanillin, and new saddle leather are prominent in the wine's beautifully-knit flavors. This opulent, rich, concentrated, layered, pure, complex 1998 reveals low acidity as well as ripe tannin, suggesting it will be impossible to resist young. Anticipated maturity: now-2016.

92 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2001

A wine in harmony. Extremely bright aromas of black cherry, berry and plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with good, well-integrated and velvety tannins and a long, fruity aftertaste. Very fine. Best from 2005 through 2012. (JS)

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