Figeac other_regions_italy the 1999 has a linearity

the 1999 has a linearity that appeals at 19-years of age

Spottswoode's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a concentrated

A truly outstanding Tenuta Nuova Brunello that seems less fruit-forward and more shut down than usual but holds exciting promise

This has just gained a little complexity in recent months

the oak notes take a greater dominance than usual – here they show caramel sweetness overlaid with cloves and tar

Figeac other_regions_italy the 1999 has a linearityThe 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;