Château Yon Figeac

Located north of Saint-Émilion, Château Yon Figeac has been an emblematic vineyard of the region for many years. Spread over 24 hectares, it is one of the largest estates in the appellation. Its vines produce two wines with distinctive aromas that delight wine-lovers with their finesse and quality.

The welcoming estate of a colorful owner

The estate's building has been in existence since 1886, however, it was in 2005 that the real story of Château Yon Figeac began, following its acquisition by Alain Château. Initially trained as an engineer in industry, this man's path crossed that of the vine, and it was from a love of the product that his interest in viticulture was born. He learned the winegrowing trade in Anjou before taking over the reins of his own estate. Rigorous because of his academic training, it's a quality he applies to the management of his vineyard, both in his approach to innovation and in his pursuit of excellence. As part of his drive to constantly improve his production facilities, he has not hesitated to seek the advice of the greatest, such as Denis Dubourdieu, and to surround himself with the best, such as consultant oenologist Christophe Ollivier, to support him in his winemaking processes. Alain Château is also keen to develop the estate's wine tourism offer. These include tours, tastings, picnics, etc.

Viticulture as close as possible to the environment

Spread over 24 hectares, the Château Yon-Figeac estate is part of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. With a view to preserving the environment, each stage of vineyard management is carried out with the utmost respect for the quality of the vines and grapes, by adapting practices to the typicality of the terroir. It is for this reason, in particular, that most tasks are carried out by hand, such as harvesting. Likewise, Château Yon-Figeac has been working with sustainable agriculture since 2011, has been ISO 14001 certified since 2013, and has been HVE 3 certified since the 2016 vintage. The aim here is to allow terroirs to express themselves through qualitative wines. And they can be! Stemming from an exceptional terroir with clay-loam soils, the vines benefit from ideal exposure and a clement climate, relatively warm and tempered by ocean currents. A guarantee of mouth-watering vintages!

Two top-flight wines

The first wine from the house that bears his name is a top-ranking Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Its blend, 80% Merlot with small doses of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, is aged 40% in new oak barrels and 60% in one- or two-wine barrels. The resulting complexity is a perfect match for red meats and chocolate desserts. The second wine, Les Roches de Yon, is a fresher wine, also predominantly Merlot. More accessible, it's best served with poultry or fish, or in a more festive context with an aperitif dinner, for example.