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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Fieuzal reveals a bright, perfumed bouquet of mulberries and cherries mingled with floral accents of violets, lilac and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it’s pure and seamless, with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and powdery, ultra-refined tannins, concluding with a mineral, penetrating finish. This blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot stands out in this challenging vintage for gravelly, sandy terroirs. Under the adept guidance of Stephen Carrier, the estate—positioned on the border of the Pessac-Léognan appellation—has hit new heights in recent years. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Château De Fieuzal is terrific, with ripe plum and cassis fruit as well as some chocolaty, leafy herb and damp earth nuances. A classic Graves, it’s medium to full-bodied and has fine tannins, good overall balance, and outstanding length. Based on 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, it should easily be an outstanding wine. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, d'intensité normale. Nez moyennement aromatique et fruité. Bouche caressante, fruitée, se développant sur un corps tendre qui le reste pendant tout le déroulé. Très aromatique après le milieu de bouche, le vin s'achève sur une longueur séveuse et une tannicité parfaitement enrobée. Assemblage : 50 % merlot, 40 % cabernet sauvignon, 10 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13,5° - pH : 3,6. Rendement : 47 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Very impressive freshness and focus here. Bright and succulent, al-dente fruit right upfront and continuing through the whole length of the wine. Notes of forest floor, sea shell and iodine. Medium body. It has bright acidity that adds tension and a lot of energy. Fine tannins, already beautifully integrated. 04/2024