Tasted at the property, the 2013 Figeac was the first vintage that saw Michel Rolland assist with the blending. It has a very respectable bouquet for the vintage. Serve this blind and see if your guest would suggest it was from this derided vintage. The nose is delineated and fresh with blackberry, wild strawberry and minty scents emanating from the Cabernet component. The palate is well balanced with crisp tannin, well balanced with good substance for a 2013. What I appreciate here is that it maintains the style of Figeac: structured with just a touch of austerity, backed up by a crisp line of acidity and a cedar-tinged finish. If you are intending to purchase a 2013 Right Bank, then I would park you car here. Tasted June 2016.

Deep red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, smoke, chocolate mint and underbrush show a caramel nuance; gained sweetness and focus with aeration. Juicy, floral dark fruit and licorice flavors show moderate hang time on the back end, which features dusty tannins and a repeating floral quality.

Tasted blind. Lively crimson. Light but lightly saline nose. More interesting than most. Bone dry and without much ripeness or juice but the texture is fine. Dry, inky finish. To be drunk with food. Just a little spindly. Ch Cheval Blanc? (JR)

Tasted blind. Deep garnet. Sweet oak and rather stalky on the nose. Even more so on the palate, with very drying tannins. Chalky, dry, lightish but still showing a certain finesse. (JH)