Château Figeac是波爾多右岸Saint-Émilion裡一家很獨特的酒莊。它是早在西元2世紀由古羅馬人建立的莊園，酒莊名也是來自當時的主人Figeacus。在數百年前本酒莊就曾經顯赫一時，在18世紀一度曾經廣達200公頃，後來逐漸被分割售出到不同所有者手上；因此在它的周遭，現今可以看到其他好幾家名字裡也有“Figeac”的酒莊；甚至Chateau Cheval Blanc其實也是從本莊分割出去的。不過現今Château Figeac擁有40公頃的葡萄園，依然是Saint-Émilion的最大酒莊。
Château Figeac的獨特之處在於它的土壤是類似左岸的礫石土，賦予它很好的條件去種植Cabernet Sauvignon和Cabernet Franc，因此本莊的葡萄園裡的種植比例居然是35% Cabernet Sauvignon、35% Cabernet Franc、30% Merlot！它的酒也以Saint-Émilion產區裡具左岸Medoc風格著稱。其獨特風格和優異表現讓它從1954年以來一直被評選為「一等頂級酒莊1er Grand Cru Classé (B)」。
The 2016 Figeac is comprised of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage, slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves, crème de cassis, black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark, truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is practically quivering with energy, offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers, framed by very firm, ripe tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious, beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage.
WA:97+ Drink Date: 2025 - 2065
