Château Figeac
“1er Grand Cru Classé “A”
Saint-Emilion vineyard since the 2nd century, owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892. The wine of Château-Figeac gets its character and highly distinctive style from the unique combination of exceptional and complex soils (three Gunzian gravel outcrops, blue clay at depth, a patchwork of plots), several microclimates and an unusual mix of grape varieties dominated by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Thierry Manoncourt was the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in significant proportions on the Right Bank.
Although the oldest vines date back to 1921, the average age of the vines in the nearly 41 hectare (100 acre) vineyard is 35 years. In recent years, 35% of the vineyard has been replanted while conserving its specific character, following a detailed study of the soil, climate and vegetation.“
