2010 Château Figeac (Ex-Château 2021)

The 2010 growing season at Château Figeac was marked by a dry, cool summer followed by a warm, dry autumn, allowing for perfect ripening conditions. The estate's unique terroir, with its high proportion of gravel soils, provided excellent drainage during the few rainy periods and contributed to concentration in the grapes. Harvest occurred from September 20th to October 15th, resulting in beautifully ripe fruit that produced a wine of exceptional depth and freshness, showcasing Figeac's distinctive character within Saint-Émilion. Photo Credit: Château Figeac

The 2012 growing season at Château Figeac was marked by a rainy spring, followed by a hot, dry summer and a cooler September. The estate's well-draining gravel soils proved crucial in managing the early season moisture, while the cooler harvest period allowed for slow, even ripening. Meticulous selection during the October harvest ensured only the best fruit was used, resulting in a wine that emphasizes freshness, aromatic complexity, and the classic Figeac style, with a higher proportion of Merlot than usual. Photo Credit: Château Figeac

The 2018 growing season at Château Figeac began with a rainy spring, followed by a hot, dry summer that extended into harvest. The estate's gravel soils provided crucial drainage during the wet periods and excellent heat reflection during the summer. Harvest occurred from September 17th to October 12th, resulting in perfectly ripe grapes that produced a wine of exceptional richness and freshness, showcasing the unique terroir of Figeac. Photo Credit: Château Figeac

The 2019 growing season at Château Figeac was marked by a hot, dry summer, tempered by the estate's water-retentive clay soils and timely rain in late July. The gravel soils contributed to even ripening and concentration in the grapes. Harvest took place from September 13th to October 7th, allowing for optimal maturity of each parcel. The resulting wine showcases an impeccable balance of richness and freshness, epitomizing the elegance of Figeac's terroir. Photo Credit: Château Figeac

The 2020 growing season at Château Figeac was characterized by a warm, dry summer, balanced by the estate's clay-gravel soils which provided crucial water reserves. Early budbreak and ideal conditions during flowering led to a perfectly ripe, concentrated harvest from September 4th to September 30th. The resulting wine showcases an impeccable balance of power and freshness, epitomizing the unique terroir of Figeac and the exceptional nature of the 2020 vintage. Photo Credit: Château Figeac

The 2016 season at Château Figeac began with significant rainfall, building crucial water reserves in the gravelly soils. Perfect summer conditions followed, with just enough rain in June and early September to prevent hydric stress, while the extended dry and warm autumn allowed for ideal ripening. These conditions led to perhaps the most complete expression of Figeac's terroir, producing wines of remarkable balance and energy.

The 2010 vintage was marked by dry conditions, cool nights, and excellent phenolic ripeness, producing structured and long-lived wines. Figeac’s gravel-rich soils enhanced Cabernet expression and aging potential. A reference vintage for Left Bank finesse on the Right Bank.