Château Figeac 2004

Château Figeac 2004 — Saint-Émilion

This Château Figeac 2004 embodies a mature, refined and deeply classical expression of Saint-Émilion. A historic estate located on the gravel soils of the Right Bank, Figeac is distinguished by a singular style, often more slender, fresher and more Cabernet-driven than many great wines of the appellation.

After two decades of evolution, the 2004 vintage reveals an elegant and nuanced profile: cassis, blackberry, black cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, blond tobacco, violet, fine spices, delicate leather, forest floor, fresh earth and a precise mineral finish. Today, the wine favours balance, finesse and evolved complexity rather than immediate power.

Terroir: Saint-Émilion gravel and Figeac’s singular identity

Château Figeac rests on gravel terroirs that are particularly rare in Saint-Émilion, encouraging a strong presence of Cabernet in the blend. This identity gives wines that are less opulent than some Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilions, but often fresher, more structured, more spicy and endowed with excellent ageing capacity.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep garnet, evolving towards slightly brick-toned reflections depending on storage, with fine brightness in well-preserved bottles.

Nose: elegant and evolved, with cassis, blackberry, black cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, blond tobacco, violet, fine spices, delicate leather, forest floor and fresh earth.

Palate: supple, fresh and harmonious, with melted tannins, elegant substance and a long, lightly spicy and mineral finish. A wine to open with care, avoiding excessive aeration in order to preserve its evolved finesse.

Expression of the 2004 vintage

The 2004 vintage in Bordeaux now offers wines of classical style, often sought for their freshness, balance and harmonious evolution. At Figeac, this year highlights the estate’s finesse, tension and Cabernet-driven dimension, with a mature, subtle and elegant profile.