Bordeaux Château Figeac 6 bouteilles 2019

The Estate

Château Figeac 2019 — A Historic Ascension to Premier Grand Cru Classé A

Château Figeac stands among the most prestigious estates in Saint-Émilion, its legacy rooted in an ancient Gallo-Roman vineyard known as Figeacus. For generations, the estate belonged to the noble Lescours family before passing to the Manoncourt family in the 19th century. Moreover, Château Figeac served as the mother estate to several legendary properties including Cheval Blanc, sharing its exceptional gravelly terroir with its illustrious neighbour. The château has consistently produced wines of remarkable elegance and refinement, emphasizing finesse over power.

In September 2022, Château Figeac achieved a historic milestone by ascending to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in the Saint-Émilion classification, joining an elite quartet alongside Cheval Blanc, Ausone, and Pavie. Indeed, this promotion recognized the estate’s exceptional post-2010 vintages, which demonstrate remarkable tannic finesse, precision, and density under the stewardship of managing director Frédéric Faye. The 2019 vintage represents the pinnacle of this modern era at Figeac, capturing the estate’s distinctive character with extraordinary clarity. This offering presents six bottles for collectors seeking to secure this landmark vintage.

This Lot

Available as 6 bottles case — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

Exceptional Gravelly Soils on the Saint-Émilion Plateau

Château Figeac’s 40-hectare vineyard occupies a unique geological position within Saint-Émilion, distinguished by deep gravelly soils atypical for the Right Bank. These ancient Günz gravel beds, deposited millennia ago, share more similarity with the Médoc’s finest terroirs than with the clay-limestone plateaus common to much of Saint-Émilion. Consequently, Figeac’s terroir favours the Cabernet varieties, allowing the estate to craft wines of uncommon structure and aromatic complexity for the appellation. The vineyard’s westerly position, adjacent to Pomerol, benefits from excellent drainage and ideal sun exposure throughout the growing season.

Vinification & Ageing

Precision Winemaking in a Landmark Vintage

The harvest for the 2019 vintage extended from September 13 to October 7, allowing the team to capture each parcel at optimal phenolic ripeness. Figeac’s winemakers employ parcel-by-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, preserving the distinct character of each terroir block. Furthermore, the estate emphasizes gentle extraction techniques that respect the fruit’s natural elegance, avoiding over-extraction that might compromise the wine’s signature finesse. The final blend achieved 14.1% alcohol with a pH of 3.7, reflecting excellent natural balance.

Following malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in French oak barriques for approximately 18 months, with a judicious proportion of new wood that enhances without dominating. The estate’s cellar master carefully selects cooperages that complement rather than mask the wine’s inherent fruit purity and mineral backbone. Additionally, Figeac’s traditional élevage includes regular racking and minimal intervention, allowing the wine to develop complexity naturally while retaining its distinctive terroir expression and vibrant freshness.

Vintage Character

2019 in Saint-Émilion — Elegance Meets Concentration

The 2019 vintage in Saint-Émilion represents an exceptional growing season that favoured precision and balance over sheer power. While the summer brought periods of heat, timely rainfall maintained freshness in the fruit, allowing for extended hang time without dehydration. Consequently, winemakers achieved full phenolic maturity alongside vibrant acidity, a combination that yields wines of both immediate appeal and long-term ageing potential. At Château Figeac, the gravelly terroir proved particularly advantageous, with the Cabernet Franc reaching a quality level the estate declared the finest seen in two decades. Moreover, the extended harvest window allowed meticulous parcel selection, resulting in a wine that captures the vintage’s hallmark characteristics: crystalline fruit definition, mineral precision, and elegant structure rather than heavyweight concentration.

Tasting Notes

Chiseled Precision and Layered Complexity

Château Figeac 2019 reveals itself with remarkable clarity and definition, opening with concentrated aromas of wild blueberries, bilberries, and cassis intertwined with subtle violet notes and graphite minerality. On the palate, the wine displays a seamless texture that balances concentrated dark fruit with excellent natural acidity, creating a sensation of effortless harmony. Furthermore, the tannins show impressive refinement—muscular yet finely grained—providing a framework that supports rather than dominates. Layers of dark cherry, cedar, and sweet spice unfold gradually, alongside a distinctive mineral thread that runs through the entire tasting experience. The finish extends with precision and purity, confirming this as a wine of exceptional balance and aging potential that captures Figeac’s signature elegance while delivering remarkable depth and complexity.

“A simply stunning, seemingly effortless, beautifully harmonious expression.”

Service & Pairing

Serving Recommendations for Optimal Expression

While the 2019 Château Figeac shows remarkable harmony even in its youth, extended decanting of two to three hours allows its complex aromatic layers to unfold fully. The wine pairs magnificently with refined preparations of beef—particularly rib roast or côte de bœuf—where its mineral backbone and elegant tannins complement the meat’s richness without overwhelming subtle flavours. Moreover, game birds such as roasted duck or wood pigeon find an ideal companion in Figeac’s balance of fruit concentration and savoury complexity. Alternatively, aged hard cheeses like Comté or Manchego echo the wine’s mature character while highlighting its mineral precision. For those seeking optimal enjoyment, patience will reward: while accessible from 2025 onward, this wine will continue developing extraordinary complexity through mid-century and beyond.

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