Château La Tour Figeac 2023

A Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion, ample and balanced

The estate

Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, the Château La Tour Figeac was founded in 1879, at the time of its separation from Château Figeac to which it was attached. Since 1994, the Otto Maximilian Rettenmaier family has been at the head of the estate.

The vineyard

The Château La Tour Figeac 2023 is a Saint-Émilion wine from a vineyard benefiting from an exceptional location, on the edge of the Pomerol appellation. The 14.6 hectares of vineyard are located between Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac. The vines, averaging 37 years old, are planted on a beautiful gravelly-sandy terroir resting on deep clays. Since 1997, the vineyard of Château La Tour Figeac has been managed ecologically with the implementation of organic and biodynamic practices. Herbal teas and natural preparations are used to take care of the plant considering the whole ecosystem. The estate has gone even further in respecting the environment and the vineyard as cereals are now planted between the rows of vines to strengthen the soils and limit erosion.

The vintage

A particularly dry winter, just like spring, precedes a hot and not very rainy summer, ensuring optimal ripening of the berries while protecting the health of the vineyard. 

Vinification and ageing

After destemming, the whole berries are transported, without crushing, into small vats. Vinification is accompanied by punching down to favour gentle extraction and the preservation of the elegance of the tannins. After a 4-week maceration, the wines are drained by lots and then barrelled for a 15-month ageing, followed by a return to the vat for blending.

Blend

This Château La Tour Figeac 2023 is made from a blend of Merlot (65%) and Cabernet Franc (35%).