2006 de Fieuzal
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Tasted blind at Farr Vintners' 2006 horizontal, the 2006 de Fieuzal has a comparatively lighter nose than its peers, brambly red berry fruit, scorched earth and a touch of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a little powdery in texture, but rather conservative with moderate depth on the finish. It has never quite delivered on its promise from barrel, but it should drink well for another decade. Tasted April 2016.
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Tasted blind. Dark ruby. Round and fleshy – not to say sweet. Could do with just a little more grunt and concentration in the middle. Just slightly sickly. (JR)
Dark crimson. Very sweet and rich. Lively cocoa-powder quality. Racy finish. (JR)
Fresh and delicate and lively. Racy. Juicy. With a really exciting topnote. Dry chalky finish. Appetising. (So much better than the white.) (JR)
About the producer
Named after the Fieuzal family who owned this estate until 1851, today Ch. de Fieuzal is owned by the Quinns. Since their arrival in 2001, the Irish family has restored the property and built its reputation for quality.