![]() But Figeac was indeed promoted to 1er GCC A in the 2022 reclassification. The family stayed tight-lipped while speculation swirled: they would sell the château, some said they would sack Rolland LVMH would buy it they would rip out the Cabernet Sauvignon it would end up tasting like every other Saint-Émilion. At Figeac! Our beloved Figeac! No! Please, no! For another, Figeac had long been renowned for its elegance and finesse, and the appointment of Rolland, together with his declaration that his aim was to get Figeac promoted from Premier Grand Cru Classé B, to A, raised the spectre of massive ripeness and extraction. For one thing, nobody had seen it coming. The reaction in the trade ranged from shock to horror. Marie-France announced that Frédéric Faye, who had already been at Figeac for some years, was to be managing director, and that Michel Rolland would consult. The Busy Wine Lover's Guide to Château Figeacįigeac Finally First in New St-Emilion ClassificationĪnd then, in March 2013, he was gone. Eric d'Aramon, the rotund and jolly husband of one of those daughters, Laure Manoncourt, had been running the estate since 1988 and had been expected to take over permanently. ![]() His widow, Marie-France, took his place, along with their daughters. ![]() We will use the word which Blandine de Brier Manoncourt prefers, which is "change".īrier Manoncourt is one of the four daughters of Thierry Manoncourt, the owner of Château Figeac until his death in 2010. © Château Figeac | A line up of the Château's wines throughout the years showcases the distinctive red and gold typographic label. ![]()
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