Château Figeac
1er Cru Classé B
Appellation Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Château Figeac Figeac is a very ancient estate dating from the Gallo-Roman period. Its origins go back to at least the 2nd century, at which time it belonged to the Figeacus family, who gave their name to the “villa” located on this site. Château Figeac has been in the family of the present owner since 1892. Thierry Manoncourt, later assisted by his wife, Marie–France, took great pains to renovate the vineyards in order to bring Figeac up to the level of the very greatest Bordeaux. Today, his daughter Laure and his son-in-law Count Eric d’Aramon have joined them in managing the estate, and perpetuating the family tradition.
Figeac is located in the “Graves de Saint Emilion”. It has an unusual topography and outstanding terroir consisting of three gravelly outcrops. This explains why Figeac is the right bank wine chateau with the highest proportion of Cabernet grapes. It is a great but atypical wine, often called “the most Médoc of Saint Emilion wines”.
Facts & Figures :
Area under vine : 40 Ha
Production : 120 000 bouteilles
Soil : 3 croupes de graves
Grape varieties : 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot
Ageing : 18 mois (100% de barriques neuves)
FIGEAC
FIGEAC 2006
St Emilion
1er Cru Classé "B"
FIGEAC
FIGEAC 2004
St Emilion GC
1er Cru Classé "B"
FIGEAC
FIGEAC 2007
St Emilion
1er Cru Classé "B"