hateau Figeac's underground cellars were dug in 1971 and are used for bottling and storing wine in bottles..
ottling generally takes place in late June or early July. The wine that has been aged in barrels is transferred to the underground cellar by gravity flow, without pumping, which is a decided advantage during the delicate bottling stage.
he wine is then stored for at least 3 months before being shipped

he first part of the cellars contains wine that is meant to be marketed: Château Figeac sold on a futures basis exclusively to the Bordeaux wine trade, or second wines which are close to maturity, also sold to the Bordeaux trade.

he other part of the cellars houses the family reserve, including most years going back to 1893 (the family's first vintage). Between 200 and 500 cases are kept back each your for tastings at various promotional events and the 5,000 visitors who come to see Figeac every year!