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Fieuzal Rouge 2005

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

Smoke, black truffles, crushed rock, and leafy notes combined with earth, fresh mushrooms, and cassis result in a complex set of aromatics for the dark ruby/purple-colored 2005 Fieuzal. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and high tannin, this serious wine is closed, but promising. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 30 April 2008

The finest Fieuzal in many years, the deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 offers up scents of plums, cassis, figs, damp earth, blue fruits, tobacco leaf, smoke, and hints of truffles as well as cold steel. Medium to full-bodied, rich, and deep with good underlying acidity and ripe tannin, this beauty will be at its peak between 2010-2025.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 30 April 2007

A strong effort for Fieuzal, this dense ruby/purple-hued 2005 reveals aromas of dried herbs interwoven with creme de cassis, cherries, spice box, and toasty oak. With impressive density and purity, good underlying acidity for definition, medium body, and surprisingly powerful, rich flavors that expand and saturate the palate, it should evolve for two decades or more.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2006-2026 30 April 2006

Round and fruity, with an earthy, meaty, spicy character. Full-bodied, round and velvety. Lots of Pessac-Léognan character.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 1900

Now owned by an Irish businessman who has made substantial investments in the vineyard and the chai. A wild, savoury, slightly soupy nose is followed by very ripe and sweet tarry fruit character and smokiness.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

Dark crimson with a slightly maroon rim. Sweet and overdone - animal aromas on the nose. Stands out as lacking the freshness of most of these wines. Very full and sweet - overdone! Too dry tannins on the finish - almost St-Émilion style!

Score: 14

Jancis Robinson MW, - Maturity: 2015-2020?? 01 January 1900