2015 was a warm, generous vintage in Bordeaux, yet at Figeac the result is measured rather than opulent. The estate’s high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc sets it apart within Saint-Émilion, and in 2015 that character is clear.

The wine opens with blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, backed by cedar, graphite and a light tobacco note. There is ripeness, but it is framed by freshness and fine, structured tannin.

Medium to full-bodied, it carries its weight with balance. The finish is long and composed, shaped more by line and detail than by sheer power.

Approachable with air, but built to age. This is a vintage that should develop steadily over the next two decades and beyond.

Food Pairing

Structured but not heavy, it works best with classic meat dishes.

• Roast beef with horseradish
• Lamb cutlets with rosemary
• Duck breast with a reduced red wine sauce
• Venison or game birds in season
• Mature hard cheeses

Decant for at least an hour if opening now.

The Domaine

Château Figeac is one of the historic names of Saint-Émilion. The estate covers around 40 hectares, much of it planted on deep gravel soils close to the border with Pomerol.

Unusually for the appellation, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc account for a significant share of the vineyard, with Merlot playing a supporting role. This gives Figeac a profile closer in structure to the great wines of the Left Bank, while retaining Right Bank texture.

Long regarded as one of the leading properties of Saint-Émilion, Figeac was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the 2022 classification, formalising a reputation built over decades.

Awards and Scores

Château Figeac 2015 was highly regarded on release and continues to show well in bottle. Published scores include:

• 98 points (James Suckling)
• 97 points (Wine Spectator)
• 96–98 points (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, barrel and in bottle assessments)
• 97 points (Vinous)