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"A wine that genuinely belongs among the elite Saint-Émilions", thus wrote Neal Martin when he awarded Château Figeac 2016 the top score - 100 points.

Over the past decade, 4 vintages are on the short list of Bordeaux collectors' must-buys: 2009, 2010, 2015 & 2016.  For the discerning buyers, Château Figeac is a name few would have missed.  These are the ratings given to the 4 top vintages of Figeac by wine critics:

As a Thanksgiving special, we present you an offer direct from Château Figeac: a custom-made vertical selection mix containing one bottle each of the top 4 vintages.  See picture below:

For those who need a refresher: Château Figeac is considered one of the jewels of the picturesque Saint-Émilion appellation. This unique Right Bank producer yields wines that rival some of the finest wines in the Médoc in terms of quality. Due to their heavier percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon, the grand vin of Château Figeac have a remarkable aging potential unlike the friendlier, more accessible, and Merlot dominant wines from Saint-Émilion. As the years progress, the highly sought-after wines from Château Figeac continue to dazzle, impress, and grow more coveted with each passing vintage. In fact, demand is so high for offerings of Château Figeac that many buyers who are fortunate enough to come into contact with a bottle often purchase it immediately — for they never know when it will sell out.

One of the many attributes that makes this Saint-Émilion producer such a viticultural tour de force is its unique terroir. Château Figeac is located in what is known as the graves region of Saint-Émilion. Very few producers in the Right Bank are fortunate enough to experience the luxury of this enviable terroir. The special gravel topsoil is heat absorbing, light reflecting, and excellent for drainage. Unlike the majority of Saint-Émilion’s limestone and clay heavy soils that are well suited for cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Château Figeac’s special terroir is perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate’s 40 hectares of vineyards are evenly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.

Château Figeac is one of the oldest vineyards in the Right Bank largely due to this incredible terroir. The Romans saw the land’s great potential and cultivated vines on the estate approximately 2,000 years ago. Château Figeac received its name in the 18th Century, and the enormous 200-hectare estate continued to change hands over the ages. As ownership changed, parcels were sold off, including some to the legendary Château Cheval Blanc. In 1955 during the Saint-Émilion Classification, Château Figeac was classified as a Premiere Grand Cru Classés Class B Estate -- a high honor. It has been the speculation of many industry insiders that the estate is on the shortlist of promotion to the next tier of top ranks when the wines of Saint-Emilion are reclassified again. The Sait-Emilion Classification is updated every 10 years or so. The last classification was 2012, so the race is on.