Château Figeac 2006 Double-Magnum
Château Figeac 2006 is a red wine from Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, produced by Château Figeac, owned by the Manoncourt family. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion, it is a blend of 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot. The Wine Advocate awards it 91/100 and describes a wine that is still youthful yet accessible, medium-bodied, with notes of pencil lead, iron nuances, and a peppery touch. The review estimates that it can provide pleasure for several more decades.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Figeac
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Château Figeac
Château-Figeac is an estate in Saint-Émilion, situated on a group of three hills of Günzian gravel resting, in particular, on blue clay. The estate, owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892, cultivates 41 hectares of vines within a single, contiguous 54-hectare estate. Its blend of grape varieties, in which Cabernets play a significant role alongside Merlot, sets it apart within the appellation.
- Owner
- Famille Manoncourt
- Maître de chais
- Jean Albino
- Surface (ha)
- 41.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 160 000 bouteilles/an (120 000 de Château-Figeac et 40 000 de Petit-Figeac)
Histoire du domaine
Figeac’s wine-growing history dates back to the 15th century, when the estate was associated with the de Cazes family. In 1586, Raymond de Cazes had the château rebuilt in the Renaissance style, following the destruction of the previous building during the Wars of Religion. In 1892, Henriette de Chèvremont and her husband André Villepigue, Thierry Manoncourt’s grandparents, acquired the property. Their friend Albert Macquin, an agricultural engineer involved in the fight against phylloxera, had encouraged them to make this purchase; he subsequently managed the estate for ten years and played a part in the restructuring of the vineyard and the wine-making facilities. Thierry Manoncourt, an agricultural engineer, settled in Figeac in 1947 and took charge of the estate on a long-term basis. He developed the grape varieties and the viticulture and winemaking practices that form the basis of the estate’s modern style. Château-Figeac was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé from the very inception of the Saint-Émilion classification in 1955. In 1970, the estate decided to age its wines in new oak barrels and to bottle them entirely on-site; a new winemaking facility was built in 1971–1972. Since 2013, Frédéric Faye has been managing director and Jean-Valmy Nicolas has been co-manager; Romain Jean-Pierre is technical director and Jean Albino is cellar master. A new cellar was commissioned in 2021. In the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, Château-Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A.
