Chateau de Fieuzal - Pessac-Leognan 2015
Price: $53.55
Sale Price: $46.99
Producer | Chateau de Fieuzal |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
Varietal | Red Blend |
Vintage | 2015 |
Sku | 48520 |
Chateau de Fieuzal Description
400 years of history and 5 families have shaped the property, its wines and its values. From the Fieuzal family to the Quinn family, passing by Erik Bocké and Gérard Gribelin, each has touched Fieuzal with their vision. One virtue unites them all: respect for the earth upon which Fieuzal is utterly dependent.
Never has the land itself been forgotten or mistreated; the new buildings seem to perfectly reflect the elegant restraint and artistic eye of Brenda and Lochlann Quinn, Fieuzal’s owners since 2001.
Fieuzal sits upon one of the finest, gently sloping gravel outcrops in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Graves. Thin, gravel-studded soils allow for superb drainage and heat diffusion, offering acidity and minerality that make them especially suitable for producing some of Bordeaux’s most complex and delicate white wines.
The terroir is equally adept for reds, the soils making it possible to create wines that offer a stunning contrast between richness and freshness, capable of remarkable evolution over many years.
Fieuzal’s 85 hectares of vines are under constant observation and evaluation, with a scrupulously planned re-planting initiative assuring the revitalisation of the land. A conversion to Organic Agriculture is in progress, meaning that preserving Fieuzal's natural resources comes before all else; flowers, fauna and woodland surround the various plots, adding charm and diversity.
The vines themselves, with an average age of 30 years, are planted closely packed together. This forces them to compete for nutrients and delve deeper into the soil for nourishment.
Over time, Fieuzal has become ever-more sure of the advantages of reasoned, sustainable agriculture. After several years of extensive testing and experimentation Fieuzal has made the decision to adopt organic methods, and is putting in place the groundwork for biodynamic viticulture.
A small-scale farm, along with several honey-producing beehives and a vegetable garden show that Fieuzal’s ethos of sustainability extends beyond its wines. These natural resources provide Fieuzal’s kitchen with beautiful, healthy produce for our team and guests to enjoy alongside our wines.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Blackberry and plums sit amid violets, earthy notes and gentle, hazelnut oak. The palate delivers attractively smooth, supple tannins that carry long flavors of fresh dark cherries. Try from 2020.