2009 de Fieuzal

de Fieuzal

90Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

A terrific, classic Graves with notes of subtle smoke, black raspberries, black currants, graphite and unsmoked cigar tobacco, this full-bodied, deep, concentrated de Fieuzal is far more generous and deep than most vintages of the past. There is also a wonderful freshness and length to this somewhat oversized de Fieuzal while it still maintains its elegance and class. Drink it over the next 20-25 years. Dec 2011, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 92/100

6x75cl

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£183.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Intense blueberry, coffee bean and toasted oak character follows through to a full body, with supervelvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is really excellent. Best Fieuzal in years. Score range: 93-96. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2010.

Wine SpectatorScore: 93-96/100

Robert ParkerScore: 92/100

Blueish purple. Light rather formless nose. Sweet start – too Napa Valley really! Rather drying tannins on the finish. Over extracted. Hollow.

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 15.5/20

Tasted at a negociant. This is showing a little over-ripeness on the nose: black cherry, a hint of prune and clear honey. Moderate definition...just a little glossy for my liking. The palate is very tannic and masculine, just pushed a bit too much in the winery. Abrasive at the moment and very dry on the finish. Tasted April 2010

Neal MartinScore: 86-88/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Graves

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window