Château de Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan AOP, Cru Classé des Graves, Magnum

Mit dem Jahrgang 2023 hat sich das Team von Château de Fieuzal selbst übertroffen: Noch nie haben wir so eine prägnante Frische und ausdrucksstarke Frucht in einem Wein dieses Guts wahrgenommen. Die Aromen von Brombeeren und Pflaumen werden vom Duft von Veilchenpastillen und feinen Gewürzen balanciert, der Gaumen ist rund, die Tannine fein. Ein sehr starker Fieuzal, der die neue Messlatte für dieses Gut darstellt. PRESSE 94-96 Punkte Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Yohan Castaing) 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. 93-94 Punkte jamessuckling.com (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. 93 Punkte Decanter (Panos Kakaviatos) Opening with a mix of floral bouquet, raspberry and plum, the wine is more ethereal than usual from this estate: delicate, smooth tannins lead to a creamy mid palate, not without structure, rather subtle including ripe fruit sweetness, liquorice and crushed tobacco freshness on the medium finish.