Château Figeac 2021

Figeac 2021 is a finely etched, Cabernet-driven Saint-Émilion that rises above the challenges of the vintage, delivering a wine of striking perfume and finesse. Raspberry and cherry notes mingle with violet, rose petal, iris and cooling mint in a profile that will immediately appeal to lovers of top grand cru Burgundy. This is a graceful, medium to full-bodied Right Bank classic, showcasing the estate’s singular terroir and the team’s bold decision to wait on harvesting Cabernet Sauvignon despite the threat of rain.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Figeac 2021 shows a bright, shimmering ruby to garnet hue with luminous clarity, hinting at both freshness and refinement. The bouquet is intensely floral and lifted: red raspberries and crunchy cherries are layered with rose, violet, iris and a touch of wild herbs and mint, all underpinned by subtle spice and a whisper of cedar from its time in oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied yet wonderfully weightless, with a silk-smooth texture and an enveloping, pure core of red and blue fruits. Ultra-refined tannins frame the fruit without ever dominating, giving a satin feel and a long, floral, mouthwatering finish. The energy and precision are hallmarks of the 2021, with vibrant acidity keeping everything in perfect balance. While already seductive in its youth, this Figeac has the structure and freshness to age gracefully for 15–25 years, gaining in complexity and secondary nuances of tobacco, truffle and forest floor over time.

Production
Château Figeac sits on the northwestern edge of Saint-Émilion, on three famous gravel ridges over clay and sand—an unusually Médoc-like terroir on the Right Bank that is ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are hand-harvested parcel by parcel at optimal ripeness, and in 2021 the team made the calculated choice to wait for full maturity in their Cabernet blocks despite forecasted rain, a gamble that clearly paid off. The fruit is carefully sorted, then vinified in temperature-controlled vessels with gentle extraction to preserve finesse and aromatic purity. The wine is matured for around 16 months in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of them new, followed by bottling without fining to retain texture, depth and definition.

Food & Serving
Figeac 2021’s refined structure and floral, red-fruited profile make it a versatile partner at the table. It shines alongside roast lamb with herbs, veal or pork tenderloin, duck breast, game birds, and dishes featuring mushrooms or truffles; it also complements aged hard cheeses and sophisticated vegetable preparations such as roasted root vegetables or lentils with herbs. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) to highlight its aromatics and freshness. For current drinking, decant 1–2 hours before serving to allow the bouquet and texture to fully unfurl; as the wine matures, a gentle 30–60 minute decant will be sufficient to remove sediment and open its more complex tertiary notes.

Producer
Château Figeac is one of the most storied estates in Saint-Émilion, with roots that trace back to Gallo-Roman times and a modern history shaped by the Manoncourt family, who have elevated it to the very top tier of Bordeaux. Distinguished by its gravelly terroir and unusually high proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for the Right Bank, Figeac has long been admired for producing wines of elegance, freshness and remarkable longevity. Its status was cemented with its promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ in the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, recognizing decades of work in the vineyard and cellar. Today, Figeac is considered a benchmark for sophisticated, Cabernet-influenced Saint-Émilion, consistently praised by critics and collectors alike.

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