At a glance

Producer

Château Figeac

Region

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Blend (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$320-$450 USD

Tasting profile

Intense blackcurrant, plum, graphite, floral notes, with prominent oak spices and subtle earth; driven by firm structure and vibrant freshness.

Evolution: Will develop secondary and tertiary notes: tobacco, cedar, truffle, dried flowers, subtle savory/mineral depth over 15-30 years.

At peak: Extraordinarily elegant, complex aromas, resolved tannins, silkier texture, harmonious palate with profound length.

Structure

Acidity

Vibrant, supporting freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained, abundant; will soften with age

Alcohol

Medium (13.5-14.0%)

Aging potential

Exceptional; among the top long-lived Right Bank Bordeaux from a top vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2031 to 2053

Optimal window

2028 to 2056

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Should only be tasted now for curiosity or barrel sample; best to age further for complexity to develop

Château Figeac is renowned for its track record as an age-worthy St-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’, with high Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc content providing structure and longevity. 2021 is a classic, cooler vintage favoring freshness and finesse, meaning this wine will reward extended cellaring with layered complexity and refined texture emerging from its 10th to 30th year.

Food pairing

Perfect with roast lamb, aged beef, venison, mushrooms, truffle dishes, and hard aged cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The wine has firm, abundant tannins that will benefit from aeration to soften and enhance the flavor profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Cover cropping, reduced chemical inputs, biodiversity corridors, eco-friendly packaging (lightweight bottles), water and energy use monitoring, vineyard rewilding; increasingly use solar energy and electric vehicles in operations.

Château Figeac demonstrates a deep, ongoing commitment to sustainability through its top-tier French HVE certification and leadership in environmental best practices across viticulture and production. While not technically organic or biodynamic, it voluntarily limits chemical inputs and has invested in biodiversity, energy efficiency, and packaging initiatives. Bottling remains conventional. Despite a moderate carbon impact from global exports, on-site practices and supply chain improvements position it as a sustainability leader among Bordeaux classified growths. Overall, a strong example of modern sustainable Bordeaux winemaking, though with room to rise further through full organic/biodynamic conversion and further packaging/lightweighting innovations.