ProducerSaint-Émilion
Château La Tour Figeac
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A biodynamic Grand Cru Classé of elegance and silky finesse.
Château La Tour Figeac is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate owned by the Rettenmaier family since 1973. Located between Cheval Blanc and Figeac, its 14.5-hectare vineyard features gravelly-sandy soils. The estate has practiced biodynamic farming since 1997, producing elegant, silky wines with notes of violet and mint.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of elegant Right Bank Bordeaux who appreciate biodynamic viticulture and refined, silky textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the grape composition of Château La Tour Figeac?
- The vineyard is planted with approximately 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.
- When did the estate adopt biodynamic farming?
- The estate has been practicing biodynamic farming since 1997 and achieved official organic certification in 2021.
- Who is the current owner of Château La Tour Figeac?
- The estate has been owned by the German Rettenmaier family since 1973, with Otto Maximilian Rettenmaier managing it.
- What is the second wine of the estate?
- The second wine is called L'Esquisse du Château La Tour Figeac, made from younger vines.
- What are the key characteristics of the terroir?
- The terroir consists of sandy gravel over a deep clay subsoil, located on the famous gravelly soils of Saint-Émilion.