However, Figeac continues to be the largest estate in the commune of Saint-Emilion, with 40 hectares of vines.

Thierry Manoncourt brought Figeac to the level of the very greatest Bordeaux. Today, his daughter Laure and his son-in-law Count Eric d’Aramon have joined him in managing the estate, and perpetuating the family tradition.

Figeac is located in the “Graves de Saint-Emilion”. It has an unusual topography and an outstanding terroir consisting of three gravely outcrops. This explains why Figeac is the right band wine with the highest proportion of Cabernet grapes.

Although most of the appellation is planted with Merlot (which is ideal for limestone soils), and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc, Chateau Figeac uses completely different proportions of grape varieties on account of its fine gravelly soil: 70 % Cabernet (half Cabernet Franc, half Cabernet Sauvignon) and only 30 % Merlot. This unusual blend of grape varieties explains why Figeac can be considered the "most Médoc of Saint-Emilions".

Every vintage of Chateau Figeac has been put into 100% new oak barrels for an average of 18-20 months since the late 1960s.

However, the wine can be enjoyed even when relatively young thanks to the excellent quality of the Merlot. Nevertheless, the high percentage of Cabernet grapes, with strong ageing potential, means that this great wine also lives up to collectors’ expectations.

Château Figeac is a first growth B (Premier Grand Cru Classe B), which offers a combination of first class vineyards, elegant, complex.

However, Figeac continues to be the largest estate in the commune of Saint-Emilion, with 40 hectares of vines.

Thierry Manoncourt brought Figeac to the level of the very greatest Bordeaux. Today, his daughter Laure and his son-in-law Count Eric d’Aramon have joined him in managing the estate, and perpetuating the family tradition.

Figeac is located in the “Graves de Saint-Emilion”. It has an unusual topography and an outstanding terroir consisting of three gravely outcrops. This explains why Figeac is the right band wine with the highest proportion of Cabernet grapes.

Although most of the appellation is planted with Merlot (which is ideal for limestone soils), and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc, Chateau Figeac uses completely different proportions of grape varieties on account of its fine gravelly soil: 70 % Cabernet (half Cabernet Franc, half Cabernet Sauvignon) and only 30 % Merlot. This unusual blend of grape varieties explains why Figeac can be considered the "most Médoc of Saint-Emilions".

Every vintage of Chateau Figeac has been put into 100% new oak barrels for an average of 18-20 months since the late 1960s.

However, the wine can be enjoyed even when relatively young thanks to the excellent quality of the Merlot. Nevertheless, the high percentage of Cabernet grapes, with strong ageing potential, means that this great wine also lives up to collectors’ expectations.

Château Figeac is a first growth B (Premier Grand Cru Classe B), which offers a combination of first class vineyards, elegant, complex.

The 14,5 hectares of vines of Château La Tour Figeac are located between Château Cheval Blanc in the East, Château Figeac in the South and the highly regarded Pomerol appellation to the West. The warm gravel- and sand-clay-soils, which retain the heat of the day and release it slowly over night, tend to produce early-maturing, very ripe grapes. The resulting wines show a natural elegance and concentration, and reflect all facets of the two grown grape-varieties, Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Franc (40%). The winery's classification as a "Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion" values not only the quality and distinction of the terroir, but also of the resulting wines.

Upon arrival Otto M. Rettenmaier quickly installed a new winemaking-philosophy. Innovation as well as a return to the roots of viticultural practices became equally important, and while the former led to a complete renovation of the cellar, the latter made him adopt biodynamic techniques - but in an eclectic, flexible way, avoiding all dogmatism.

 The resulting changes would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and professional approach of the team. United in their goal to produce wines of the highest quality, which fully express the unique character of La Tour Figeac's terroir, they now measure and time all vineyard operation according to close observations of the vines. Traditional ploughing methods as well as manuring are restored to their former importance and the care for the plant itself is enhanced: it's vitality and balance is maintained and furthered through the exclusive use of products sanctioned for the organic agriculture as well as self-made herbal brews. A thus reinforced natural balance of the vineyard as well as low yields allow for ripe, clean and healthy grapes, which clearly reflect their terroir. They produce great wines of typicity, concentration and character.

To enhance this expression of the terroir is, of course, also the aim of the vinification and ageing process.
 From the vineyard to the vats the grapes are therefore treated with the utmost care and delicacy, as to preserve them as undamaged as possible and thus allow for a gentle alcoholic fermentation and further maceration. Similar care is given to the long smooth ageing process which takes place exclusively in traditional French oak barrels (barriques). The wines shall not be altered in their taste but further developed and enhanced in such a way, that the terroir will clearly stand out of the overall impression and be fixed for the wine's entire life.

Due to their roundness and finesse, the wines of Château La Tour Figeac inspire already when young, yet the incredible power of their structure and body suggests an enormous ageing potential.
The complex bouquet is characterised by the intensive expression of black cherries and plums as well as red and black berries, and is completed by underlying hints of violets, eucalyptus and mint.
Notes of vanilla, coffee and spices, which are due to the ageing in new oak barrels, are already well integrated in the young wine and will add a slight sweet spiciness in time.

 On the palate these wines intrigue through their elegance and silkiness, as well as their perfectly balanced intensity and length of flavour, suggesting wines which rest in their natural equilibrium and are made for long-term pleasure.