2022 Figeac Saint Emilion
En Primeur product: order now for arrival mid 2025. The legendary Figeac is a wine of extreme depth that will unfurl its ethereal charm over many decades. With uncompromising commitment to the vineyard and expert handling in the winery by Michel Rolland, this Figeac is not to be missed. Unlike other retailers (who charge a second payment on arrival), our En Primeur prices are the total and final landed cost, including GST. With the changing economic situation and foreign exchange risk, we do this to ensure you have complete certainty over what you will pay.
Grape
35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon
Its Origins
Now a legendary Pemier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Figeac is also an ancient Bordeaux wine property that dates back as far as the Gallo-Roman period of the 2nd century AD. The Roman owner of the time time, Figeacus, proved the worth of his terroir and so his name passed to the land and the villa. By the late 18th century, Chateau Figeac had already been owned by the same family for almost five centuries and had grown to a massive 200 hectares, making it one of the largest vineyards in Saint Emilion. Over subsequent years this massive scale diminished, as numerous owners bought and sold different parcels and plots - which also explains why, although the ancient buildings are based here the name Figeac appears so many other Chateau. In recent years Chateau Figeac has taken steps to modernise style and production, with less strictly austerity and traditional focus on structure and aromatics and a moderate development of mid-palate weight and mouthfeel. This was achieved by a new management structure followed by a modernisation of winemaking technology, in addition to enlisting the services of the famous wine consultant, Michel Rolland.
What The Critics Say
98-100/100 RobertParker.com, William Kelley
“A blend of 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Figeac is a brilliant wine with which to celebrate this property's elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cassis mingled with notions of iris, forest floor, cigar wrapper and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and perfumed, with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit, bright acids and beautifully refined tannins. Serious yet civilized, it's the quintessential Figeac, testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet, and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by sub-block between September 1st and 25th. Congratulations are in order for the Manoncourt family, director Frédéric Faye, consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos and all their team.”
98-100/100 Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve
“It takes nothing to sense all the intensity, freshness, and depth here. But, more importantly, it is the character. The wine is sensuous, sultry, and lively. The fruits are drenched in cashmere, and velvet that caresses your palate. The levels of depth, richness, opulence, and vibrancy must be felt to be believed. The finish, with its seemingly endless waves of black, blue, and red fruits, with their natural spiciness and purity is off the hook. The seamless finish looks at the 60 second mark, and keeps on going! This is the first vintage for Chateau Figeac as Premier Cru Classe A. With this wine, it is clear they deserve it. The wine blends 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. 8% Press wine. 14% ABV, 3.7 pH. Picking took place September 1 - September 26. This is the earliest harvest in the history of Figeac. Yields were 34 hectoliters per hectare." Drink 2027 - 2065
99/100 Falstaff, Peter Moser
“An incredibly impressive wine in 2022 shaping up to be the wine of the vintage not only as it seems to defy the hot and dry conditions in every way but delivers such confidence and charm it makes it hard to resist. Deep dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, aromas of ripe black plum, dark cherry, underpinned with nuances of cassis and tobacco, a touch of candied tangerine zest, and delicate fine oak. The palate is juicy and elegant with polished tannins, fine acidity, and notes of ripe cherry, and blackcurrant fruit with a citric, saline minerality on the lengthy finish. Definite ageing potential.”
| Variety | Cabernet Merlot Blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Maturity | 2027 - 2065 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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