Chateau La Tour Figeac 2014

The finesse and balance of a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion

The estate

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

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château La Tour Figeac benefits from an exceptional location in Saint-Émilion, on the border of the Pomerol appellation. The 14.6 hectares of vineyard are situated between Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac. The vines, averaging 37 years old, are planted on a beautiful gravelly-sandy terroir resting on deep clay soils. 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 care for the plant while considering the entire ecosystem. The estate has gone even further in respecting the environment and the vineyard, as cereals are now planted between the vine rows to strengthen the soils and limit erosion.

Vinification and aging

Vinification in large oak vats and stainless steel tanks. Maceration for one month. Transfer to barrels (50% new, 50% one-year-old) for malolactic fermentation.

Blend

The Château La Tour Figeac 2014 is the result of a blend of merlot (75%) and cabernet franc (25%).