Chateau Yon Figeac

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Grand Cru

last update : Sunday 08 January 2012

Château Yon-Figeac is located in the Saint-Emilion appellation, between the towns of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. It is a Grand Cru Classé.

Yon Figeac dates back to the 19th century and is currently owned by Alain Chateau.

The 25 hectares of vines grow not far from the famous Château Cheval-Blanc on a slope with sandy soil and a ferruginous subsoil. The average age of the vines is 25 years. The breakdown of grape varieties is in keeping with the best wines in the appellation: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

In the Bottle

Château Yon Figeac also produces a second wine, Château Yon Saint-Martin. The grand vin has a taste of candied fruit and blueberries, with a lovely roundness and fresh tannin.

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WINE PRODUCED BY THE ESTATE

Yon Figeac, Yon Saint-Martin second wine

COMPARISON WITH AOC - SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

Vintage	Absolute score	Relative score to the Appellation	Standard deviation

2009	85.6	93.5	4.69
2008	88.8	98.4	0.52
2007	87.8	98.5	1.57
2006	89.0	99.0	1.78
2005	85.9	97.6	1.2
2004	86.6	99.5	2.87
2003	85.8	99.5	4.9
2002	85.4	100.0	3.47
2001	81.2	95.8	3.04
2000	87.1	101.1	3.28
1999	87.0	101.9	0
1998	87.5	99.3	7.06
1997	86.4	100.4	0