Chateau Figeac 2023

Château Figeac is an iconic Saint-Émilion estate celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and remarkable longevity. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, cedar, graphite, and fine spice lead to a refined palate with silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, wild mushroom dishes, or aged hard cheeses for an outstanding Bordeaux pairing.

99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2023 Château Figeac has turned out beautifully, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of blackberries and cassis mingled with notions of crushed mint, pencil shavings and violets. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and suave, it's layered and fleshy, with a deep and seamless core of fruit, animated by succulent acids that largely conceal its refined structuring tannins. It's a blend of 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon that attained 13.5% alcohol, rewarding the decision to pick the Cabernet Sauvignon comparatively late.

98 Points - Decanter

High-toned aromatics, purple fruit, blackcurrant, wet stones and minerality on the nose, really quite scented and alive, floral, purple flowers, and ripe black fruit with freshness too. Supple and succulent, a good plushness here, not chalky or chewy but ripe and cool at the same time. Hints of dark chocolate, liquorice, blueberry and wet stone also give the mineral accents. Silky, but this wine has an amazing texture. Cool and classic, but there’s clear ripeness too. Almost thick, but refined. High acidity, great lift and zing—tannins are present and apparent, gently expanding around the mouth. It’s more serious than usual, a touch firmer with tension, yet equally structured with a long, mouthwatering finish. This will be lovely! 3.68 pH.

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Cassis, graphite, liquid violets, and scorched earth all emerge from the 2023 Château Figeac, a gorgeous, seamless, layered, classic 2023. Based on 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 27% Cabernet Franc and aged 16–18 months in new barrels, it has a tighter, more focused style due to the higher Cabernet percentage. Concentrated and medium- to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, focused mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish.

97 Points - James Suckling

The sweet fruit, caramel, chocolate and currants on the nose are so enticing, with a hint of orange peel. It's medium-bodied with a dense yet lively finish. The tannins are tight and velvety with tangy acidity. The pure fruit comes through beautifully, with real balance. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Needs three or four years of bottle age.