France · Bordeaux

Chateau Figeac

Château Figeac is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B — elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification alongside just four other estates — with 54 hectares in the western sector of Saint-Émilion, bordering Cheval Blanc on its northern edge. The estate is unusual for Saint-Émilion in its encépagement: approximately 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 30% Merlot, reflecting the gravelly sand soils that favour Cabernets rather than clay. This composition produces a Saint-Émilion of Médoc-like structure and ageing potential. The Manoncourt family has owned Figeac since 1892; Eric d'Aramon oversees production today. Across 1,227 auction lots averaging $277 per bottle, Figeac occupies a strong position in the Saint-Émilion collectible tier. Key vintages include 1990, 1998, 2010, 2015, and 2018. The 2022 A-level promotion drove significant auction price appreciation — the estate now regularly commands $250–$500 for recent vintages, compared with $150–$250 before the reclassification. Petit-Figeac serves as the estate's second wine and provides accessible introduction to the house style. Figeac's Cabernet-dominated blend differentiates it from most Saint-Émilion estates and appeals to collectors seeking structured, cellar-worthy wines of unusual complexity rather than the richer Merlot-dominant expressions typical of the plateau.