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With its unique and recognizable style, Château-Figeac 2021 is the perfect representative of the elegance and refinement of the premiers grands crus classé of Bordeaux. The predominance of cabernet over merlot in the blend makes it a unique ‘saint-émilion’.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
New French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
15 to 18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Distinguished and recognizable, Château-Figeac 2021 is an exceptional vintage of the grand vin produced by the winery of the same name, considered one of the most iconic in Bordeaux. This magnificent red wine derives all its character from the complex terroir from which it originates, composed of gravel, clay, and sand, as well as from the grape varieties that constitute it.
Indeed, contrary to what is common in Saint-Émilion, the blend that is Château Figeac 2021 is dominated by cabernet rather than merlot, bringing it closer to the style of wines from Médoc and Graves. Thus, the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc provide this red wine with great structure and delicate tannins, respectively, while the merlot rounds it out and adds body. All these characteristics are enhanced and refined after aging for 15 to 18 months in new French oak barrels.
Château Figeac traces its origins back to the 2nd century and the ancient Gallo-Roman villa owned by the Figeacus family on the very site where the current winery stands. The estate, located just over four kilometers from the center of Saint-Émilion, has had several owners over the centuries but has been in the hands of the same family, the Manoncourts, since 1892.
Under their ownership, and especially with the great Thierry Manoncourt at the helm from 1943 until his death in 2010, the winery achieved the classification of Premier Grand Cru Classé and became what it is today: one of the most important names in Bordeaux.
The winery
Winery
Its origins and name date back to the 2nd century and the Gallo-Roman villa of the Figeacus family, which then occupied the same space. Since then, the history of Château Figeac and Saint-Émilion, the mythical French town where it is located, have been intertwined.
Despite having had several owners, it could be considered that it was not until 1892, when it came into the hands of the Manoncourt family, that the winery officially began its modern journey. Under the direction of different generations of this lineage, Château Figeac achieved the position of privilege it holds today in Bordeaux.
But if there is one key figure in this ascent, one that stands out above all, it is Thierry Manoncourt. Under his leadership, from 1943 until his death in 2010, Figeac underwent a remarkable renewal marked by several milestones, the first of which was achieving the Premier Grand Cru Classé classification in 1955. Today, Manoncourt’s widow and daughters continue his legacy, built on a scientific and respectful approach to vine cultivation, striving to achieve the highest quality in all the winery’s wines.
Elegance and refinement are the hallmarks of the highly regarded red wines of Château Figeac. These wines originate from the 40 hectares of vineyards owned by the Manoncourt family, in what is considered the largest estate in Saint-Émilion. The predominance of cabernet (blanc and sauvignon) over merlot, both in the vineyards and in the composition of the wines (contrary to what is usually common in this A.O.C.), is another distinctive feature of this winery. A distinction that aligns its three productions (Château-Figeac, Petit-Figeac, and La Grange Neuve de Figeac) with the reds of Médoc and Graves.
Despite having had several owners, it could be considered that it was not until 1892, when it came into the hands of the Manoncourt family, that the winery officially began its modern journey. Under the direction of different generations of this lineage, Château Figeac achieved the position of privilege it holds today in Bordeaux.
But if there is one key figure in this ascent, one that stands out above all, it is Thierry Manoncourt. Under his leadership, from 1943 until his death in 2010, Figeac underwent a remarkable renewal marked by several milestones, the first of which was achieving the Premier Grand Cru Classé classification in 1955. Today, Manoncourt’s widow and daughters continue his legacy, built on a scientific and respectful approach to vine cultivation, striving to achieve the highest quality in all the winery’s wines.
Elegance and refinement are the hallmarks of the highly regarded red wines of Château Figeac. These wines originate from the 40 hectares of vineyards owned by the Manoncourt family, in what is considered the largest estate in Saint-Émilion. The predominance of cabernet (blanc and sauvignon) over merlot, both in the vineyards and in the composition of the wines (contrary to what is usually common in this A.O.C.), is another distinctive feature of this winery. A distinction that aligns its three productions (Château-Figeac, Petit-Figeac, and La Grange Neuve de Figeac) with the reds of Médoc and Graves.