Figeac - St. Emilion (Futures Estimated Arrival Fall 2025) 2022 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $375.00
| Producer | Figeac |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1005932 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 98-100 Points
A blend of 35% Merlot 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon the 2022 Figeac is a brilliant wine with which to celebrate this property's elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cassis mingled with notions of iris forest floor cigar wrapper and pencil lead it's medium to full-bodied pure and perfumed with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit bright acids and beautifully refined tannins. Serious yet civilized it's the quintessential Figeac testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by sub-block between September 1st and 25th. Congratulations are in order for the Manoncourt family director Frédéric Faye consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos and all their team.
Vinous: 97-99 Points
The 2022 Figeac was picked between 1-26 September with the pH of 3.7 and 14% alcohol. This wine combines both Left Bank and Right Bank traits due to its blend (as usual) but this year leans more to the Right Bank despite a slightly lower contribution of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very well defined fresh and shows lively black fruit incense and nuanced Chinese tea aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with a lightly spiced entry fine depth and with plenty of concentration counterbalanced by finesse toward the graphite-infused finish. Its saline aftertaste beckons you back for another sip. An appropriate way to start your tenure as a Grand Cru Classé "A".
James Suckling: 97-98 Points
This is the earliest ever harvest for Figeac and the fruit is something else. Flowers such as violets. Blackberries. Currants. Cherry blossom. Full-bodied with lovely freshness and depth. Crunchy and juicy. Perfect al dente fruit. 35% merlot 34% cabernet franc and 31% cabernet sauvignon.
Jeb Dunnuck: 96-98+ Points
A beautiful wine that shockingly reminds me of the 2016 the 2022 Château Figeac checks in as 35% Merlot 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon that was harvested from the 1st of September to the 25th. Director Frédéric Faye commented that verasion took longer than usual and they had to do a slight green harvest to get uniform ripeness. The results are stunning. The wine has a vivid purple hue as well as remarkable freshness and purity in its black and blue fruits which are followed by notes of wild herbs chocolate graphite spring flowers and a touch of classic Cabernet Sauvignon graphite. Medium to full-bodied on the palate it has a silky elegant mouthfeel beautiful tannins
