Chateau Figeac

One of the most stunning properties in Saint-Emilion with its woodlands, lakes and park amidst the vineyards, Figeac has been owned by the Manoncourt family since 1947. Thierry Manoncourt was the first of the top estates, in Saint-Emilion, to introduce temperature-controlled, stainless-steel vats in the fermentation rooms. He was also the first of the top estates on the Right Bank to start producing a ‘second wine’. Figeac is located in the north-western corner of Saint-Emilion, directly east of the Cheval Blanc vineyards, on deep gravel and iron rich soils.

Sharing the same soils as its neighbour, Cheval Blanc, Figeac also shares a preference for the majority of Cabernets in the blend - roughly a third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes a more rigid structure to the blend and very good acidity which is beneficial especially in warm vintages. The wines age in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 18-22 months. Overall, Figeac represents an elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, but that doesn’t mean a lack of fruit and concentration, because Figeac has it in spades.

A beautifully classic Saint-Emilion, the wines have been at the very top of the area for many decades. Figeac is classified as 1er Grand Cru Classe A.

We offer the following Saint-Emilion from Chateau Figeac:

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