Figeac Vintage:1998 55pretty incredible when you consider

55pretty incredible when you consider the alcohol is nearly 15%

from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old)

round and delicious middle weight flavors possess lovely complexity on the sappy and persistent finish

I would be inclined to drink the ’04 Corton over the first 10 years of its life (even though it will survive much longer) as I’m not sure that the fruit will ultimately outlast the structure

medicinal herb and crushed mineral

Figeac Vintage:1998 55pretty incredible when you considerThe 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;