Fieuzal Rouge 2016

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes
The 2016 de Fieuzal has an intense, floral bouquet, quite Margaux-like in style, with scents of rose petal infusing the blackberry, cedar and mint aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers sappy black fruit that feels nicely enmeshed with the new oak. There is a modern sheen to this de Fieuzal, which shows touches of vanilla toward the finish and a sweet candied aftertaste. Score: 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2040 01 January 2019
The 2016 De Fieuzal, which has enjoyed the consultancy services of Hubert de Boüard for a few years now, was uncharacteristically subdued on the nose when I encountered it on three occasions. The palate has more to say, bolstered by rigid and slightly chalky tannin that lend this Pessac-Léognan an undercurrent of energy. I cannot ever remember a more taut Château de Fieuzal than this 2016. There is freshness here, but at least at this prenatal stage, it is unwilling to dole out enjoyment. I hope that there is more charm to discern once it is bottled. At the moment, my preference would lie with the previous vintage. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2040 28 April 2017
The 2016 de Fieuzal is powerful and racy, but also comes across as one-dimensional. There is good depth to the dark fruit, tobacco, menthol and licorice flavors, and yet the wine lacks freshness. This was far more interesting from barrel. Score: 88 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2026 01 January 2019
Deep rose-violet colour, showing how easily anthocyanins were extracted this year. 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. Score: 93 Decanter, - Maturity: 2025-2040 25 April 2017
Rich blackberry-compote nose. Fresh finish and some real energy here. But it's pretty sinewy on the end. Not a standout. Too angular. Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2038 21 April 2017
Quite ripe, with warm plum and fig notes melding with singed alder and bay accents. Shows a mineral edge. There's lots of flesh here, but has cut on the finish. Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017
A wine with depth and structure that’s defined by blackberry, blueberry and chocolate character. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Shows potential. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 March 2017

Tasting Notes

The 2016 de Fieuzal has an intense, floral bouquet, quite Margaux-like in style, with scents of rose petal infusing the blackberry, cedar and mint aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers sappy black fruit that feels nicely enmeshed with the new oak. There is a modern sheen to this de Fieuzal, which shows touches of vanilla toward the finish and a sweet candied aftertaste.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2040 01 January 2019

The 2016 De Fieuzal, which has enjoyed the consultancy services of Hubert de Boüard for a few years now, was uncharacteristically subdued on the nose when I encountered it on three occasions. The palate has more to say, bolstered by rigid and slightly chalky tannin that lend this Pessac-Léognan an undercurrent of energy. I cannot ever remember a more taut Château de Fieuzal than this 2016. There is freshness here, but at least at this prenatal stage, it is unwilling to dole out enjoyment. I hope that there is more charm to discern once it is bottled. At the moment, my preference would lie with the previous vintage.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2040 28 April 2017

The 2016 de Fieuzal is powerful and racy, but also comes across as one-dimensional. There is good depth to the dark fruit, tobacco, menthol and licorice flavors, and yet the wine lacks freshness. This was far more interesting from barrel.

Score: 88

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2026 01 January 2019

Deep rose-violet colour, showing how easily anthocyanins were extracted this year. 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.

Score: 93

Decanter, - Maturity: 2025-2040 25 April 2017

Rich blackberry-compote nose. Fresh finish and some real energy here. But it's pretty sinewy on the end. Not a standout. Too angular.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2038 21 April 2017

Quite ripe, with warm plum and fig notes melding with singed alder and bay accents. Shows a mineral edge. There's lots of flesh here, but has cut on the finish.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

A wine with depth and structure that’s defined by blackberry, blueberry and chocolate character. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Shows potential.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 March 2017

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