Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2016 red wine bottle front label with gold, red, and cream design.
Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2016 red wine bottle back label with appellation details and gold award seal.

Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2016

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Château Figeac’s 2016 vintage showcases Bordeaux’s Right Bank at its finest. As the only Premier Grand Cru Classé with a Cabernet-dominant blend in Saint-Émilion, Figeac is known for its perfect balance of power and elegance. Awarded a rare 100-point score, this vintage ranks among Figeac’s best, alongside the legendary 1947 and 1949 releases. Whether you’re adding it to your cellar or investing for the long term, Figeac offers a unique blend of history, prestige, and quality that only improves with time.

Drink window,2023 to 2065
Historical performance*,WineSearcher
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Vintage,2016
ABV,13.9%
Country,France
Region,Bordeaux
Sub region,Saint Émilion
Bottle size,750ml
Bottle closure,Cork

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Flavour & structure
Black fruitChocolate & mochaFine tannins Long finish
Food pairing
Red meatChicken & poultryMushroom & earthy dishesCheese

What the experts say about this wine

The 2016 Figeac was bottled at the end of July 2018, since Frédéric Faye wanted to give the wine more time in barrel to develop more harmony. The stunning 24-carat bouquet rivets you to the spot with brilliant delineation and mineral-rich red fruit that articulates its terroir as well as any Right Bank you will find. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, perfect acidity, wonderfully integrated new oak and enormous depth toward the fresh, pencil-box- and cedar-infused finish. This is a classic Figeac, up there with the 1947 and 1949, both recently re-tasted and testifying to a wine that genuinely belongs among the elite Saint-Émilions. Faye believes it is the best Figeac he has ever made. He is correct.

The 2016 Figeac is comprised of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage, slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves, crème de cassis, black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark, truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is practically quivering with energy, offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers, framed by very firm, ripe tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious, beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage.

This is a very linear and driven Figeac with smooth and fine tannins. Full-bodied, yet compact and reserved. Blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut flavors. Direct and structured. A blend of 38 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 36 per cent merlot, and 26 per cent cabernet franc. Better after 2024.

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