COMPAGNIE MEDOCAINE DES GRANDS CRUS - Petit Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 2016

COMPAGNIE MEDOCAINE DES GRANDS CRUS

Petit Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

- 92 points -

It was a rainy vintage until June, but then July, August and September were the sunniest for 15 years, with hot days and cool nights. That made it a perfect late season, where the risk was harvesting too late and losing fresh fruit aromatics. They have avoided that here and this wine is a clear step up from the 2014. It's full of well-defined layers with a rich texture and plenty of cocoa, liquorice and dark fruit character. It's approachable now if opened a good few hours before drinking, but will be even better next year. A third of production at the estate goes to Petit Figeac on average and the rest goes to the grand vin. This wine was made with 40% new oak.