2020 Château Figeac

Late summer warmth ripened fruit gradually on the estate's unique gravel terraces, while cool nights preserved aromatics. The three gravel croups provided perfect drainage after sporadic September rains, particularly benefiting the Cabernets. The wine displays red fruits, tobacco, and gravelly mineral notes with the understated power typical of this western Saint-Émilion gem.

Figeac's ancient vines and deep gravel soils proved crucial during 2003's historic summer heat wave. The estate's unique terroir and high percentage of Cabernets maintained freshness through extreme conditions. The wine displays concentrated dark fruits and spice notes, while the challenging vintage reveals Figeac's capacity for balance amid intensity.

At Château Figeac, the 2008 growing season began with a cool, damp spring, leading to delayed flowering and uneven fruit set. The estate's gravelly soils proved crucial during the wet summer, providing essential drainage, while a fortunately dry and sunny September allowed for extended hang time and optimal ripening. The team's meticulous selection during harvest resulted in wines with unexpected elegance and freshness, though yields were notably reduced.

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

Château Figeac benefited from an Indian summer that proved transformative for the 2014 vintage. The estate's unique terroir of deep gravel soils managed the September rains effectively, while the extended dry and warm period through October allowed for perfect ripening of both Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This combination of conditions resulted in wines of unexpected concentration and aromatic complexity.

The 2015 growing season at Château Figeac was characterized by a warm, dry summer, balanced by welcome rains in August that prevented hydric stress. The estate's gravelly soils provided excellent drainage and heat reflection, contributing to optimal ripening conditions. Harvest occurred from September 21st to October 15th, allowing each plot to reach perfect maturity. The resulting wine showcases an impeccable balance of power and elegance, epitomizing the unique terroir of Figeac and the exceptional nature of the 2015 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 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