The 2021 Figeac Bordeaux Blend from Saint-Emilion, France, has garnered significant praise from multiple esteemed reviewers, highlighting its impressive performance despite the challenges of the vintage. This red wine, produced by Figeac, is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, and 29% Merlot, boasting an alcohol content of 13.0%.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the wine 96 points, with William Kelley noting, "A wine that transcends the vintage's challenges, the 2021 Figeac is performing brilliantly in bottle." Kelley highlights the wine's "aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with striking top notes of violet, rose petal, iris and mint," and praises its "pure and vibrant" character and "ultra-refined tannins." He concludes that it is "immensely elegant" and "perfumed."

James Suckling also provided a high score, giving it 95 points and describing it as "a red with lots of dark-fruit, graphite and tar aromas and flavors." Suckling emphasizes the wine's "firm, polished tannins and a long finish," calling it "racy and compact" with a "silky texture."

Jane Anson, who gave the wine an impressive 97 points, describes the 2021 Figeac as a "gorgeous Cabernet Franc-led expression of the vintage," highlighting its "iris and violet notes" and "crushed brambled fruits." Anson lauds its "subtle but savoury, mouthwatering, gentle complexity" and commends it as "one of my wines of the vintage En Primeur."

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also gave the wine 96 points, noting its "floral, energetic, and fresh" qualities. He praises its "bouquet of flowers" and "layers of red, and dark red fruits," concluding that it is "a perfect example of a modern classic wine."

Jeb Dunnuck, who scored the wine 95 points, describes it as "a gorgeous 2021" with "both red and black currant fruit, classic tobacco, lead pencil, and violet aromatics." He highlights its "beautiful tannins" and "just about flawless balance."

Other notable reviews include Decanter's 97 points, celebrating its "amazing aromatic complexity," and Wine Enthusiast's 97 points, calling it "an excellent reflection of the year." The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown also gave it 96 points, describing it as "beautiful" with "energetic black and red berry layers."

Overall, the 2021 Figeac Bordeaux Blend is highly regarded for its elegance, complexity, and balanced structure, making it a standout wine of the vintage.