Figeac 2018 750ml

Château Figeac, on gravel slopes bordering Pomerol and now a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, stands apart in Saint-Émilion for its unusually high share of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2018 is one of its finest modern vintages: Wine Enthusiast awarded a perfect 100 points and called it "probably the greatest ever produced from this estate," while Decanter, Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling and Vinous each gave 98. The blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and Cabernet Franc was raised entirely in new oak, which it absorbs seamlessly. Expect crème de cassis, redcurrant, black fruit, tobacco, lead pencil, coffee, licorice and crushed stone with silky, polished tannins. Give it a few more years, then enjoy over the following two to three decades.