2024 Figeac Saint Emilion En Primeur
En Primeur product: order now for arrival mid 2027. 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
33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 39% 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
96-98/100 The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Bown MW
“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. 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3.66 pH.”
96/100 Decanter, Georgina Hindle
"Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and black cherries, floral roses and iris - you can really smell the Cabernet Franc. Lovely intensity of fruit with such freshness from the start. A burst of acidity and zingy red fruit which then transforms into a soft and creamy mid palate before turning more mineral and crisp on the finish. Really a lovely journey from start to end. Well proportioned, not a light wine. This has a touch of chew with cooling minty liquorice aspects. It’s elegant, leaning into the vintage in terms of density, but wow there is such delicacy and detail here. I love it because it’s so relaxed and so charming and full of fruit. The energy and buzz is just exceptional. I could drink this all day! 8% press wine. 3.66pH." Drink 2032 - 2046
96/100 Falstaff, Peter Moser
"Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Delicate hints of clove, ripe heart cherry, a hint of cassis and plum, very inviting bouquet. Juicy, elegant, dark berry fruit, fine, ripe tannins, mineral and fresh at the same time, already harmonious, well-developed, shows length, sure maturity and certain ageing potential, seductive style."
| Variety | Cabernet Merlot Blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 12.70% |
| Maturity | 2029 - 2060 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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