2024, Château Figeac, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great names and terroirs of Saint Emilion whose wines exude class and sophistication. There have been some serious improvements here recently under winemaker Frdric Faye. Stunning wines in recent vintages make Figeac one of the hottest properties in Bordeaux. An incredible new winery was completed here in 2021 and at last Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe "A" first

grainy tannins accompany the core of black fruit

Drink from 2032-2040

fine acidity

tangy acidity and concentrated ripe fruit - it’s forward and intense

flavours possess both fine length and precision on the mildly youthfully austere finale

vibrant and appealingly textured

and pulses of bitter almond and honeysuckle on the finish that gives focus and spice

the co-operative actually purchased their significant holding (7

The 2024 Malartic-Lagravière is packed with dark cherry

and is impossible to ignore

Winemaking is as natural as possible

finishing with a spicy kick