this is a vintage to put away and forget for at least 5-6 years

this is going to require at least some patience so that the mid-palate can flesh out

dark cherry and an array of floral elements

This old school effort is running out of fruit faster than the structure is resolving so I would suggest drinking up

but it quickly amasses power and momentum on the mid-palate

Figeac other_regions this is a vintage toThe 2019 Figeac has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries, cassis, warm spices, violets and pencil shavings, framed by a deft touch of nicely integrated new oak, it's full bodied, deep and concentrated, with terrific depth at the core, powdery structuring tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, precise finish. Rich but vibrant, this 2019 reflects the new precision that Frdric Faye has brought to Figeac;