Château FIGEAC
1er grand cru classé A
- 2021
- Saint-Émilion
On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 96/100 Coup de ♥ “Great refinement of nose and texture. The fine material on the palate unfolds with incredible energy.[...]The licorice finish is of unheard-of elegance, provoking salivation, both sweet and persistent, exceptional.”
The Wine Advocate (March 2024): 96+/100 “Transcending the challenges of the vintage, Figeac 2021 performs brilliantly on tasting. [...] It is pure and vibrant, its enveloping core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins, and ending with a long floral finish. A wine I'll be sure to add to my own cellar."
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 94/100 " The 2021 Figeac was bottled the previous mid-july after being stored in vat for two months to gain more on the mid-palate. It has a sensual bouquet with pure wild strawberry and raspberry fruit, pencuil box and tobacco scents that emanate from the Cabernet component. This seems to be a bit closed on the day. The palate is medium-bodied with a hint of dark chocolate and leather on the entry and a fine sapidity throughout, gently fanning out toward its composed, menthol-tinged, refreshing finish."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2032-2042
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 96+/100 “The 2022 Figeac has impressive purity on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit, black truffle and a light estuarine scent. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silky smooth with black plum and blueberry on the creamy-textured, seductive finish. This bottle came across as more modern in style compared with previous ones, but it is patently well crafted and it will meliorate with bottle age.”
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 100/100 Coup de ♥ "2022 anchors Figeac in the Saint-Émilion elite and is already one of the estate's finest vintages. This wine is a revelation. Radiant, it offers inimitable graphite notes. With masterful complexity and restraint, the nose and body are one. Absolute harmony with subtle depth and perfectly integrated tannins. This distinctive tannic texture gives way to a masterful finish. Could this be the perfect wine?"
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 99/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 98/100 "The 2019 Figeac has a wonderful nose, beautifully defined with black fruit, loam, black truffle shavings and light graphite scents. Very focused and plenty of vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, intense and almost pixelated towards the vibrant, tensile finish. Effortless and classy, this should evolve gracefully for many years"
JM Quarin (February 2023): 96/100 "A dark, intense and vivid colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure and, above all, smooth nose. It opens up further when the glass is swirled. Soft on the palate at first, very aromatic in the mid-palate, with plenty of flavour and superb structure, the wine melts on the palate, with a meticulous texture; complex, noble and powerful. It finishes long and superb. Goes down a treat!”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2042
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 97+/100 "The 2016 Figeac has a comparatively extravagant nose with vivid red cherries, strawberry, blood orange and light rosemary scents, very Saint-Émilion in style. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain, supple tannins. This is framed by a keen line of acidity, closing in towards the concentrated and peppery finish. Long-term."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2046
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 97/100 "The 2015 Figeac has an opulent, peppermint-infused bouquet with pure black fruit, violet and eucalyptus scents emerging with time. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins. This is not a powerful Right Bank, yet it's pixelated and precise. The spine of acidity is well judged, gently fanning out the saline- and licorice-tinged finish. The 2015 is excellent."
J-M Quarin (February 2023): 96/100 “Dark, intense, beautiful, deep color. Very aromatic nose, fine, with ripe fruit and once again accompanied by smoke and wood. Caressing on the attack, suave in the mid-palate, the wine evolves savory, juicy and noble, with great depth of flavor. Great length in which the aromas return. Superb."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%