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Rated 100/100 by Wine Enthusiast (top 1% of their reviews).
WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 3 closely-agreeing Bordeaux 2018 ratings (Bordeaux Pomerol/Saint-Emilion; Bordeaux Medoc; Bordeaux Graves Red).
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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.
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.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
Elegant Bordeaux blend from Saint-Émilion: ripe red fruit, cedar, and mineral complexity in a food-friendly, medium-full frame.
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.
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team.
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