Petit Figeac other_regions_australia muscular young wine

muscular young wine

tannic and slightly muscular

focused and beautifully complex finale for a villages level wine

I very much like the sense of energy to the well-detailed and solidly concentrated broad-shouldered flavors that also need to develop more depth but the underlying material is present such that this should be able to add complexity

This is Lot L033331E100008

Petit Figeac other_regions_australia muscular young wineA silky texture shows there's no need to wait too long to drink this; five years old is often a good moment to crack into Petit Figeac. Flavours here major on cocoa, vanilla and cassis with plenty of freshness. This is well balanced, with 30% new oak, and there's an emphasis on Merlot character. This year was rainy until end of August and a wipeout was saved by a good September and October. These conditions worked for Merlot and Cabernet Franc,