Chateau Figeac

This wine showcases a deep black cherry color with vibrant magenta highlights, creating an inviting visual appeal. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet of fruity aromas, featuring ripe blackberries and blueberries, intertwined with delicate floral notes. These are complemented by delightful hints of ginger and cedar, adding complexity and depth. The palate begins with a fresh and creamy attack, leading to a precise and gourmet experience. The wine’s structure is beautifully balanced, with rich and noble tannins that harmonize with refreshing graphite notes, reflecting the quality of the terroir. The finish is persistent, leaving a powerful and intense impression that lingers elegantly.

Winery: Chateau Figeac
Appellation: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion
Average age of vines: 35 years old
Farming Methods: Sustainable
Maturation: Aged in new oak barrels for 15 to 18 months
Soil: Blue clay subsoil
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 41 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Chateau Figeac 2023	97-98 James Suckling The density and finesse to this is terrific, offering blackberry, dark chocolate, walnut and hazelnut, as well as currant and sandalwood. Orange peel, too. Full-bodied and compact with a superb core of thick, velvet-textured tannins and a juicy finish. Extremely long. 41% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 27% cabernet sauvignon. 96-98 Vinous The 2023 Figeac was cropped at 45hL/ha from September 6 until October 5, one of the longest harvest periods ever. It matured in 100% new oak, as usual. My samples included the 5% vin de presse. This has a very perfumed bouquet: red fruit rather than black, iris flower rather than violet, light sous-bois and tobacco scents deriving from the Cabernets. The palate is medium-bodied, and the Cabernets really “sing” on the entry. Black fruit mixes with graphite and light tobacco notes, surging with fresh acidity and real brightness, or what the French call éclat. There’s gentle grip here—classic Figeac from start to finish, with a subtle marine influence toward the close. This will be a wonderful Saint-Émilion that ranks amongst the best wines of the vintage. Chapeau! 96-98 Wine Advocate A brilliant classic in the making, the 2023 Figeac unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis and mulberry mingled with notions of iris, cigar wrapper, pencil shavings, burning embers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it’s deep and concentrated, with an enveloping core of fruit that’s framed by powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a broad, atypically mineral finish. It’s a blend of 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon that attained 13.5% alcohol.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet