2017, Vivaltus, SPAINDelicate rose, raspberries, cherries and strawberries on the nose alongside chocolate dusting, violets and caramelised tobacco such nuance and interest. Smooth and supple on the palate, the spiced notes hit the tongue and cheeks first as well as the intense florality which expands both vertically and horizontally. You get layers of flavour and detail with a medicinal herbal edge. It's quite hefty in its intensity, rich with power and concentration but

Technical Director Vincent Decup chose gentler extractions

Figeac is a wine of saline tension and energy more than size

In recent years

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2% Petit Verdot

with a slightly more eastern exposure

hallmarked by its tension and taut texture

and if it fulfills all its promise

Aromas of sweet cassis and toasty new oak introduce the 2022 Plince

liquorice spice and clove

menthol all run through this virile

liquorice root