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| Name | Chateau Figeac |
| Vintage | - |
| Country | France |
Region: Bordeaux
Average annual production: Approximate 10,000 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 35% and Merlot 30%
Area under vine: 40 Hectares
Soil: Primarily hilly deposits of gravel
Ageing: Up to 20-22 months
History: The growing of grapes here dates back to the second century. Once part of a larger estate that included much of the region, Figeac has long been considered one of Saint Emilion's best wines -- for many years even greater than the fabled Ausone. The owners, Thierry Manoncourt and his family spare no efforts to make this popular wine also one of Bordeaux's best.
-Information extracted from:http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_figeac.html
Average annual production: Approximate 10,000 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 35% and Merlot 30%
Area under vine: 40 Hectares
Soil: Primarily hilly deposits of gravel
Ageing: Up to 20-22 months
History: The growing of grapes here dates back to the second century. Once part of a larger estate that included much of the region, Figeac has long been considered one of Saint Emilion's best wines -- for many years even greater than the fabled Ausone. The owners, Thierry Manoncourt and his family spare no efforts to make this popular wine also one of Bordeaux's best.
-Information extracted from:http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_figeac.html