Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 Oregon the 2020 Los Alamos Vineyard

the 2020 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir saw 15% stems and spent 15 months in just 15% new French oak

Of note is the new Grand Cellier Oenothèque T15

acacia honey

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc

Generously spicy and floral

Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 Oregon the 2020 Los Alamos VineyardA First Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classe A) of Saint Emilion, Chateau Figeac is famed for its gravelly terroir and unusually high proportion of Cabernet in the blend. The 2021 shows graphite, plum, dark berries and dried flowers with firm, integrated tannins and a lightly chewy, serious finish built for the cellar. James Suckling 96 points.