2018

Name: Chateau Figeac 2018
Brand: Chateau Figeac
SKU: WRW2568BN
Price: 17400 THB
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A Right Bank estate atypically built around two Cabernets alongside Merlot, recently elevated to Saint-Émilion's top tier and defined by structure and graphite-toned precision rather than pure Merlot plushness.

Château Figeac is a Saint-Émilion estate promoted on 8 September 2022 to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the top tier of the Saint-Émilion classification, joining a very short list of estates at that rank. What sets Figeac apart on the Right Bank is its blend: unlike most Saint-Émilion neighbors, which lean heavily on Merlot, Figeac's vineyard supports a near-even three-way split of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon — the 2022 vintage, for example, was vinified as 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a function of terroir: Figeac's gravelly soils, more typical of the Médoc than of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, are suited to ripening Cabernet fully, which gives the wine a firmer tannic backbone, more graphite and cedar tones, and a longer aging trajectory than the plummier, rounder style associated with most Saint-Émilion Grand Crus. Vinification is in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with élevage in a high proportion of new French oak for around 18-20 months. The house style is structured, aromatic (blackcurrant, violet, tobacco leaf), and built for the cellar rather than early drinking.

Signature pairings

Grilled rack of lamb with herbes de Provence — Figeac's firm Cabernet-driven tannin and graphite structure need the fat and char of grilled lamb to soften and show their fruit; the herb notes echo the wine's own cedar and tobacco-leaf aromatics.
Beef short rib red curry (แกงเผ็ดเนื้อซี่โครง) — The dish's slow-cooked beef fat and coconut richness give the wine's structured tannin something to grip, but this pairing only works at moderate chile heat — pushed hotter, the capsaicin will accentuate the wine's tannic grip uncomfortably, so keep the spice level restrained.
Hard aged cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda) — A dense, savory aged cheese matches the wine's tannic weight without the acidity that would clash with its structured Cabernet backbone.

Château Figeac's 2018 vintage is a classically structured Bordeaux red blend anchored by Merlot (37%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), and Cabernet Franc (30%). The wine opens with dominant red and dark cherry fruit, supported by subtle cedar and herbaceous notes from the Cabernet varieties. A medium-full body and balanced tannin structure provide approachable elegance without heaviness, while underlying minerality and earthy undertones suggest the terroir of Saint-Émilion's right bank. This is a food-friendly expression suited to grilled meats, braised dishes, and classic French cuisine.