Bordeaux, France
Château Figeac
Est. 1780
About the Estate
An iconic Saint-Émilion estate now ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Château Figeac is celebrated for its distinctive gravelly terroir and Cabernet-rich blend. It stands out on Bordeaux's Right Bank for using an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (each about 35%) alongside Merlot. This gives Figeac a Médoc-like structure – elegant, aromatic, and built for long aging – while still delivering the lush fruit and finesse of Saint-Émilion.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%), Merlot (30%)
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
A New Family Legacy Begins
Henri de Chevremont purchases Château Figeac, keeping it in the same family line that continues through the Manoncourt descendants.
Thierry Manoncourt Takes the Helm
Thierry Manoncourt, fresh from agronomy studies, assumes management of Figeac in 1947, ushering in a period of innovation that elevates the estate to the front ranks of Saint-Émilion.
Premier Grand Cru Classé Recognition
In the inaugural 1955 Saint-Émilion classification, Château Figeac is named a Premier Grand Cru Classé, recognizing its stature (then as Classé B) among the region's elite estates.
Elevated to Classé "A"
Château Figeac achieves the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" in the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, one of only two estates at this top tier.
A New Family Legacy Begins
Henri de Chevremont purchases Château Figeac, keeping it in the same family line that continues through the Manoncourt descendants.
Thierry Manoncourt Takes the Helm
Thierry Manoncourt, fresh from agronomy studies, assumes management of Figeac in 1947, ushering in a period of innovation that elevates the estate to the front ranks of Saint-Émilion.
Premier Grand Cru Classé Recognition
In the inaugural 1955 Saint-Émilion classification, Château Figeac is named a Premier Grand Cru Classé, recognizing its stature (then as Classé B) among the region's elite estates.
Elevated to Classé "A"
Château Figeac achieves the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" in the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, one of only two estates at this top tier.
Vineyard Location
Bordeaux, France
Terroir
Located in the northwest of Saint-Émilion, near the Pomerol border, Figeac sits on prized Günzian gravel terraces rather than the limestone/clay that dominates most of the appellation. Three gravel mounds (or "croupes") rich in quartz and flint, with iron-heavy blue clay subsoil, define Figeac's vineyards. These deep gravel soils provide excellent drainage and retain heat.
Available Wines
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