Petit Figeac other_regions_australia focused and beautifully complex finale

focused and beautifully complex finale for a villages level wine

Bold and punchy

tannic and slightly muscular

This is aromatically similar to the Champlots but with even more floral elements in evidence

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

Petit Figeac other_regions_australia focused and beautifully complex finaleA 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,