Chateau De Fieuzal Rouge, Pessac Leognan, 2016

Chateau De Fieuzal

This is a lovely rich, well extracted, intense wine of succulent black cherry and damson fruits coupled with cigar box scents. It has this stunning balance and 'essence of Bordeaux' spirit that Pessac delivers so well in its best vintages.

France

Bordeaux

layered, complex, structured

Red

13.5

75.0

Cabernet Sauvignon 70% / Merlot 15% / Cabernet Franc 10% / Petit Verdot 5%

Mid crimson. Leafy, cedary cassis. Really attractive bite and freshness on the palate, perhaps less ripe than some but it has great freshness and the tannins are perfectly matched to the depth of fruit. More herbaceous than some with the tannins grainy and dry but it is balanced in a distinctive, lightly grippy style. (JH) Jancis Robinson.com

"A barrel sample, the deep garnet-purple coloured 2016 de Fieuzal opens with cedary notes over a core of red and black currants, black cherries and tobacco with wafts of fallen leaves and lavender. Medium-bodied with a firm, grainy texture and oodles of freshness, it has plenty of compelling red and black fruit sparks and an earthy finish."
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
90-92 /100