Community Tasting Note

Juliansi Likes this wine:

Monday, February 5, 2024 - Restrained nose giving up red fruit and dark chocolate, tannins M and acidity M-. Blackberries and vanilla oak, with late sweetness developing.

I deduced.. Left Bank 1999. Why was I fooled? The blend is Cab heavy! Unique blend of 35% Cab, 35% Cab Franc and 30% Merlot, as not many Right Bankers have so much Cabernet!

It is due to its high Cab, that Figeac is often described as the most Médoc-like in St-Emilion. Located in the north-west of the appellation with its vineyards adjoining those of Cheval Blanc.

Whilst generally considered less opulent than the 2000s, the 2001 vintage has been described as “more old-fashioned”. It has been noted that producers who aimed for more of a classic claret generally performed better than those who chased a more Parker-style of wine!!!

The Bordeaux 2001 vintage was one with a wet summer, but August and September were dry. The summer rains heavily affected estates in the left bank and some of the wines suffered from dilution.

Right bank wines overall fared better with St. Emilion and Pomerol, in particular, benefitting from the dry September. Despite some wines having a touch of greenness, a clear indicator of a difficult growing season, many had plenty of fresh fruit, elegance and good tannin.

Thank you to brother SKT for sharing this on our Leisurely Monday session at our clubhouse, Butchers Table Hartamas. We had this together with RN and M, WMK, LMC and L too. What an evening!

5th Feb 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Post a Comment / View Juliansi's profile
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue (653 views)