An ancient vineyard, named after its Gallo-Roman owners, the Figeacus family, the Figeac estate has been continually occupied and farmed for at least two thousand years. The terroir is very special indeed , a large part of the original 200-hectare estate was sold off during the 18th Century to the Ducasse family to become Chateau Cheval Blanc, and other sections contribute to some of the finest estates in the appellation. The 42-hectare vineyard that remains contains vines over 100 years of age, with an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon planted.

A sullen, brooding wine on first approach; tannins are copious, yet perfectly ripe, and given time the wine opens out into a majestic, harmonious package, lifted by fresh acidity amidst the multitude of scents and flavours of black fruit, leather, dried spice and liquorice which swirl and ascend on the palate.

Grilled and roast lamb with garlic and rosemary.

The finest Figeac since 1990, drinking from 2015, with exceptional potential in the longer term.