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9.6

The 1988 d'Yquem is almost identical to the bottle I tasted in 2016. This is almost Barsac-like in style on the nose with scents of barley sugar, complemented by marmalade and mandarin, fresh and vibrant with a palpable sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous texture but it is not, and has never been, as unctuous as either the 1989 or 1990. However, what the 1988 does possess is a surfeit of vitality and tension. There are layers of blood orange, quince and marmalade towards the finish that as the aromatics suggest, comes across as quite Barsac in style. Superb. Tasted at Château Batailley. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018) — 8 years ago

Ron Curtola

9.3

Fine 2007 grand cru from Charles Neal Selections. — 12 years ago

with Nick

Louie Petit

9.3

Absolutely delicious! — 12 years ago

Sean Burns

9.0

Wine and cheese night!!.. — 9 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

Wow. This is full of cedar box and smoke, dark fruit, that french terroir of scorched earth, its medium body with smooth tannins. Decanted 1 1/2 hours.
I've had several vintages of Figeac and this one is a no nonsense vintage. Peaking in the next 1-3 years? Like my location Paul? @Paul T @Jade Moore @Jim Trobaugh @Neal Schaffer @Eric Shanks @TheSkip @Warren Sapp @Vanessa D @Bill Bender @Martin G Rivard @Connor McMahon @Neal Schaffer — 10 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

8.9

Very nice. Definitely pick up the terroir and some dustiness. — 12 years ago

with Ilida

Paul J

9.5

I don't know why but this wine always surprises me even though I have had numerous bottles! The nose puts me in heaven. Huge flavors of tobacco, black cherry, and tar make this a very powerful wine. Excellent finish, and probably the best QPR Cab going right now. Mark and team know what they are doing up on Howell Mtn!!! Shhhhh, don't tell too many people. — 9 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

Love this wine for its crispness and consistency. Great Napa Sav Blanc for summer time. — 11 years ago

with Ilida

Steve Van Dyke

9.7

2005 Second Chance did not disappoint. — 12 years ago

Shannon Bedore

10

Thanks Adam!! Great recco! — 12 years ago