CHÂTEAU FIGEAC
2024 1er Grand Cru Classé A Saint Emilion
| Grapes | Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Saint Emilion & Satellites |
| Village | Saint Emilion |
| Classification | 1er Grand Cru Classé A |
| ABV | 13% |
39 Cabernet Sauvignon, 33 Merlot, 28 Cabernet Franc: 100% new oak: 13% alc: 3.66 pH: 31 hl/ha: Harvested between 20 September and 5 October Blandine de Brier Manoncourt kindly explained that a massive 21% of the fruit was eliminated from this wine after super-strict sorting and re-sorting were ruthlessly employed in the winery. The result is a stunning nose that acts as a fabulous welcome, followed by a velvety, succulent, super-complex, and enveloping palate. There is no dip, just relentlessly silky, mouth-filling fruit notes that romance the senses with elegance, length and coolness. In addition, the finish is not overtly tannic, just crisp and alert with its barely visible tannins and crystalline acidity. The Cabernet Sauvignon, in particular, has done a stellar job in straightening the whole wine up, giving it a fabulous length and control. Apparently, the signs of greatness were evident in the vineyards as the seeds were already ripe in August. All that was needed was a decent hang time to build complexity, and the conditions were favourable, albeit tense! The crew was patently aware of the phenolic perspective and potential here, and all that was required was patience. No fewer than 80 vineyard staff were on standby for harvest, and as these specialists come back to Figeac year after year, they are superbly well-drilled, amazingly reliable and precise. Their skill and dedication have paid off. In common with the other elite wines of this challenging vintage, the property’s hallmarks are telegraphed directly and unflinchingly throughout this wine, meaning Figeac’s incredible identity is plain. As Blandine says, “The identity of Figeac is to say hello to the pebbles and feel the air.” And it is overwhelmingly evident that she has helped rediscover and elevate the identity of this remarkable property. This is a spectacular wine. Rating: 19/20 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2025)
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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2024 Figeac opens with classic notes of cassis, kirsch, pencil shavings, and violets, leading to nuances of mint tea and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is dense with tightly wound black and red berry flavors, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, finishing very long with lots of mineral and floral sparks. An absolute triumph in this vintage. Tasted twice with consistent score and notes. Rating: 96-98 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5. Drinking range: 2032 - 2046 Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)
This is very refined with lovely tannins and freshness. Medium-bodied, it has a savory, juicy undertone and a satisfying finish. Some chocolate. A blend of 39% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 28% cabernet franc. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)
Château Figeac
Figeac is a very ancient estate dating from the Gallo-Roman period. Its origins go back to at least the 2nd century, at which time it belonged to the Figeacus family, who gave their name to the “villa” located on this site. Château Figeac has been in the family of the present owner since 1892. Thierry Manoncourt, later assisted by his wife, Marie–France, took great pains to renovate the vineyards in order to bring Figeac up to the level of the very greatest Bordeaux. Today, his daughter Laure and his son-in-law Count Eric d’Aramon have joined them in managing the estate, and perpetuating the family tradition. Figeac is located in the “Graves de Saint Emilion”. It has an unusual topography and outstanding terroir consisting of three gravelly outcrops. This explains why Figeac is the right bank wine chateau with the highest proportion of Cabernet grapes. It is a great but atypical wine, often called “the most Médoc of Saint Emilion wines”.
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