Saxum, Paderewski

Saxum, PaderewskiA 30% Mourvdre, 22% Zinfandel, 13% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 13% Tempranillo and 12% Grenache blend, the 2014 Paderewski Vineyard has a deep garnet purple color and nose of warm mulberries, blueberry compote and preserved plums with touches of Chinese five spice, licorice, black pepper and underbrush. The full bodied palate has a solid frame of chewy tannins and just enough freshness supporting the earthy, tightly knit flavors, finishing on a peppery

this 2019 reflects the new precision that Frédéric Faye has brought to Figeac

28% Merlot

it should also be capable of repaying a few years of cellaring

This is also openly floral with hints of herbal tea adding breadth to the intensely earthy and brooding nose of mostly dark berry fruit aromas

The 2010 has an almost visceral

A wine of pure and total pleasure

Dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot round out the blend

the mouthfeel of the energetic medium weight flavors is wonderfully refined while possessing excellent complexity on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

A discreet touch of wood sets off a ripe

More than anything else

full and sweet broad-scaled flavors possessing serious amounts of dry extract on the palate drenching and hugely long finish imbued with bitter chocolate hints

This offers good power for the vintage and will benefit from 5 to 7 years of cellar time