Château De Fieuzal

Château de Fieuzal is a prestigious winery located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, one of the most renowned in the Bordeaux region. With a history that is deeply rooted in the past, the Château has maintained a qualitative excellence over time that has made it one of the most admired Cru Classés in the world. The Château de Fieuzal vineyard, which extends over approximately 48 hectares, is characterized by a unique terroir. The soils, predominantly gravelly and sandy clay-limestone, give the wines a unique complexity and minerality. The combination of sun exposure and ventilation favors a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, ensuring excellent aromatic concentration. The vinification is carried out with great mastery, favoring traditional techniques and a respectful approach to the fruit. Fermentation takes place in wooden and steel vats, while the refinement takes place in French oak barriques, some of which are new. This process allows us to obtain elegant, balanced wines with great aging potential. Château de Fieuzal is a company that combines tradition and innovation. The owner family, always tied to the territory, has been able to best interpret the potential of the terroir, creating wines that express the essence of Bordeaux. Attention to environmental sustainability and quality of life in the vineyard is another distinctive element of this prestigious company.

Château de Fieuzal 2018, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, represents an excellent expression of the Pessac-Léognan terroir. This wine, the result of a particularly favorable year, exhibits an aromatic complexity and a tannic structure that destine it for long aging. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with prolonged maceration to best extract the aromatic and tannic components of the grapes. Aged in French oak barriques, some of which are new, for a period of approximately 18 months. The 2018 Château de Fieuzal has considerable aging potential. It is recommended to wait at least 5-10 years to fully appreciate its complexity, but it can age elegantly for several decades.

Deep ruby ​​red color, with garnet reflections that anticipate an elegant evolution over time. The bouquet is broad and complex, dominated by notes of ripe red fruit, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, enriched by nuances of sweet spices (vanilla, cinnamon) and balsamic touches. In the background, nuances of tobacco and leather are perceived, a sign of a well-integrated maturation in wood. The attack is enveloping, with silky and well-blended tannins that support a solid structure. In the center of the mouth, the aromas perceived on the nose are found, with an explosion of red fruit and spicy notes. The freshness is well present, balancing the richness of the wine and giving it a pleasant persistence. It pairs perfectly with roast red meats, game, mature cheeses and traditional French cuisine.

Serving temperature 16°- 18°C

Production area: France

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 14.5%

Capacity: 75 cl

Company: Château De Fieuzal

Vine variety: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan AOC

Recommended pairings: Roasted red meats, Game, Mature cheeses, Traditional French cuisine