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Another crazy bottle that @jsp_wine opened during our trip to Bordeaux. A crazy local lineup with some excellent reds from the left and right banks. I don’t often drink Figeac, so this was good to refresh my memories. 2010 really is a nice vintage. Maybe a textbook classic Bordeaux. The nose is showing off all the classicism with a lot of dark fruits, rather fresh and young. Black berries and dark cherries. Nice juicy character. Some pencil lead with additional spices. It isn’t very fun right now, but impressive by its clean character, focus and purity. The palate shows a rather big structure. The wine is muscular with good concentration. Some herbs and spices to complement the red and black fruits. Oak is starting to integrate. Medium to high acidity. It keeps a good grip but tannins are starting to soften as well. The drinking window is already here but the wine seems still far from its plateau. Soon to be in the zone for additional enjoyment. Thanks Mel and JS for the precious moments shared together. — • Château Figeac 2010 (Saint Emilion) — Tasted April 2023 . . . . . . . . . #vin #wine #redwine #vinrouge #instawine #winestagram #tasting #winetasting #blindtasting #winetime #winemoments #winelover #winelovers #winegeek #france #bordeaux #rightbank #rivedroite #chateau #merlot #chateaufigeac #grandcru #zaltoglass #zalto #와인 #와인스타그램 #인스타와인 #와인테이스팅 #figeac #saintemilion