Château Figeac 2022

Wineadvocate

A blend of 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Figeac is a brilliant wine with which to celebrate this property's elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cassis mingled with notions of iris, forest floor, cigar wrapper and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and perfumed, with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit, bright acids and beautifully refined tannins. Serious yet civilized, it's the quintessential Figeac, testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet, and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by subblock between September 1st and 25th. Congratulations are in order or the Manoncourt family, director Frédéric Faye, consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos and all their team. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2022 Figeac was picked between 1-26 September with the pH of 3.7 and 14% alcohol. This wine combines both Left Bank and Right Bank traits due to its blend (as usual), but this year leans more to the Right Bank despite a slightly lower contribution of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very well defined, fresh and shows lively black fruit, incense and nuanced Chinese tea aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with a lightly spiced entry, fine depth and with plenty of concentration counterbalanced by finesse toward the graphiteinfused finish. Its saline aftertaste beckons you back for another sip. An appropriate way to start your tenure as a Grand Cru Classé "A". - NM 04/2023

Beck

Très belle synergie entre le fruit, l'élevage et la fraîcheur dans le bouquet de Figeac 2022. La fraîcheur, par exemple, par des notes florales , mais aussi par des nuances de garrigues, je dirais même du végétal mûr ! Le fruit avec des notes de cassis et de cerises, puis l'élevage avec de subtiles nuances boisées. En bouche, le vin se distingue par une exceptionnelle harmonie. On n'a pas été forcément chercher la richesse, qui est de toute manière présente, mais bien plus la structure, le tonus, l'énergie que l'on trouve dans Figeac 2022, surtout en fin de bouche. Les tannins se révèlent lentement, à partir du milieu du palais pour atteindre leur amplitude en fin de bouche. Ils confèrent de la puissance, mais également de la sérénité, une sorte de force tranquille. Très belle symbiose entre tous les éléments présents, de l'attaque jusqu'à la finale où apparait une rafraîchissante salinité. Un vin vibrant, cristallin, précis, vif, ample et apte à défier les décennies à venir. - 04/2023

Suckling

This is the earliest ever harvest for Figeac and the fruit is something else. Flowers such as violets. Blackberries. Currants. Cherry blossom. Full-bodied with lovely freshness and depth. Crunchy and juicy. Perfect al dente fruit. 35% merlot , 34% cabernet franc and 31% cabernet sauvignon. - 04/2023

Dunnuck

A beautiful wine that, shockingly, reminds me of the 2016, the 2022 Château Figeac checks in as 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon that was harvested from the 1st of September to the 25th. Director Frédéric Faye commented that verasion took longer than usual, and they had to do a slight green harvest to get uniform ripeness. The results are stunning. The wine has a vivid purple hue as well as remarkable freshness and purity in its black and blue fruits, which are followed by notes of wild herbs, chocolate, graphite, spring flowers, and a touch of classic Cabernet Sauvignon graphite. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a silky, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. This classic, ultra-precise Figeac is going to warrant a solid decade of bottle age and be very long-lived given its purity and balance. - 04/2023