In 1830 Figeac sold 30 hectares which will become Château Cheval Blanc 20 years later.
Maybe the most Médoc of the Saint Emilion, without doubt chateau Figeac justifies its rank as 1st Grand Cru Classé, as well as the enthusiastic response of the critic Robert Parker: ""I am a real fan of Figeac!
35% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 35% cabernet franc
Collection
The introduction of various new techniques over the years - training the vines higher for maximum sun exposure in the 1940s, the use of vine cuttings as fertiliser in the 50s, the use of malolactic fermentations and treatment with synthetic fungicide in the 60s - abandoned today but quite popular at that time, stainless steel vats in the 70s, or the first online wine web site in the 90s, have given this estate an innovative image.
Roast Beef, Beef Stew, Lamb, Lamb Stew, Salami, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Kidney, Spicy Chicken Dishes, Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme…