Fieuzal Rouge 2010

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The de Fieuzal has a rounded, ebullient, luscious nose that is overtly modern in style, but still well defined and pure. The palate is soft and caressing on the entry with a sweet core of dark plum and liquorice-infused fruit, fanning out nicely on the generous finish. This is an unashamedly modern de Fieuzal, the guiding hand of Hubert de Bouard much in evidence, and I find it not dissimilar to the 2009 in style.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2013

The de Fieuzal ’10 has a very generous, open-knit, refined and delineated bouquet that really is a treat: so pure and feminine. The palate is displays fine tannins, bright red-berried fruit with good acidity, almost Saint Emilion like towards the fleshy, silky finish. Lovely. Drink 2013-2020+ Tasted April 2011.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2020+ 22 April 2011

A more tannic, backward style of Pessac-Leognan, this wine has attractive, elegant notes of sweet plum, fig, tobacco leaf and red and black currants. It is medium-bodied, elegant, rich and persistent on the palate. The tannins are still relatively elevated and the wine in need of 4-6 years of cellaring. It should keep for at least two decades or more.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2037 01 February 2013

This is a rare instance where an estate’s 2008 may be better than their 2010. The latter wine possesses plenty of super-ripe red and black fruits as well as hints of graphite, crushed rocks and white flowers. There is elegant minerality and a medium-bodied palate, but copious tannins kick in in the finish. Five to seven years of cellaring will be essential for this structured, masculine effort.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Deep colour, heady aromas and a hint of liqueur. In the mouth there is good weight of sappy forest fruits.. Thick and slightly soupy but there is nice acidity and length and Fieuzal feels much more sophisticated in 2010.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

Lustrous purple. Great polish and energy. Really very glorious. Here they have not been scared by the acidity and the balance seems about right. Very fresh and Gravesy.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2034 12 April 2011

Well-concentrated slightly smoky blackcurrant fruit, rich and broad flavours, a big fleshy wine with controlled power.

Score: 16 - 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2025 01 April 2011

Sappy and intense, with kirsch and crushed raspberry fruit aromas and flavors and superfresh acidity driving underneath. Features lots of spice and violet notes on the finish.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011