Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Delicate herbal spice, fresh red heart cherries, delicate cassis, a hint of mandarin zest, mineral touch. Complex, tightly meshed, black cherries, good freshness on the palate too, silky-soft, ripe, supporting tannins that are very well integrated, extract-sweet finish, salty touch, has great length, very seductive style, perhaps the most precise Figeac ever. - 100 Points - Peter Moser

The vintage began quietly, earlier than usual. In April, specifically over Easter weekend on April 21st, 100 mm of rain fell in just two days! This would remain the only significant rainfall of the season (aside from a few minor thunderstorms in May). It was followed by dry, hot weather, with very high temperatures in June and July. Veraison was slow, which favored aromatic expression. At the beginning of August, the berries began to increase in alcohol content. However, once they reached optimal ripeness, this didn't change much, and, crucially, the acidity levels remained good. The downside was the size of the berries, which became increasingly smaller! The light rain at the end of August had no impact on the quality of the grapes, but it allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon to finish the season smoothly. The harvest began in early September, on the 1st and ended on the 19th. The bouquet of the 2025 Figeac is characterized by its pixelated structure, its countless details, the brilliance of the fruit, and its freshness, enhanced by floral and spicy notes, specifically peony and black pepper. The precise, almost tightly focused attack sets the stage for a precise progression. The tannins gradually reveal themselves with a serene power, perfectly balanced and, moreover, in harmony with(more...)

Flowers, forest leaves, raspberries, tobacco leaves, plums, and a hint of espresso already express their nuances in the perfume. The palate is shaped by the gorgeous purity of the fruit. From there, elegance, a relaxed vibe, and tension provide lift, allowing you to enjoy the creamy, silky palate, with its multiple layers of fruit and mineral essence, lingering for close to 60 seconds. Perhaps the most salient factors that shaped the 2025 vintage were the number of sun hours, combined with heat and drought, followed by cool nights. This combination of events has not occurred before. The wine blends 38% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Cabernet Franc. 9% Press wine. 13.2% ABV, 3.65 pH. The yields were only 25 hectoliter per hectare. Picking took place from September 1 to September 19. Drink from 2030-2065. - 98 to 100 Points - Jeff Leve

(Saint-Émilion; 38% Merlot; 30% Cabernet Franc; 32% Cabernet Sauvignon; a final yield of 25 hl/ha; pH 3.64; 13% alcohol; 90% grand vin, with very little lost of the sorting table; tasted at the property with Blandine de Brier Manoncourt). There was just a little green harvesting to reduce the size of the crop to allow perfect maturation of the fruit. This is profound, deep, lifted, dense, compact, rich and, above all, cool at the beautifully formed spherical core. Black cherry, blueberry and a little cassis and blackberry. I love the leather, cedar and graphite, all remarkably present already at this nascent stage. Lily of the valley. Iris. Blood orange. Walnut shell (from the pips, the ripest ever achieved here despite the early picking dates). There's just a little black pepper and a lovely natural mineral salinity. This takes a beautiful shape in the mouth, not especially ample, but what is not there in amplitude is more than compensated for in depth. This is incredibly layered, but unlike the other grands vins of the appellation, the layers are not of cashmere or velvet but rather of silk, interspersed by the penetration of the ultra-fined and refined tannins. It's like a cascade of layers, descending like a flowing staircase into the dark core below. Figeac is staggeringly b(more...)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Figeac prances out of the glass with a flamboyant perfume of candied violets, black raspberries, star anise, dark chocolate, and mossy bark, opening out to a profound core of mulberries, cassis, and juicy blueberries. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with a mesmerizing array of perfumed black and blue fruit, framed by very firm, fine-grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing very long with a firework display of mineral and floral sparks. The blend is 38% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. The yield is 25 hl/ha. The alcohol level is 13% with a pH of 3.64. - 98 to 100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Palet)