Chateau de Fieuzal 2020

Professional Ratings

• 96 Wine Enthusiast

  A powerful wine that is full of dark black fruits as well as hints of dark chocolate. The tannins and the clear black currant are two fine elements of a wine that will have density and richness as it develops. Barrel Sample: 94-96

• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  Offering up aromas of sweet mulberries and blackberries mingled with hints of licorice, violets and red fruit compote, the 2020 de Fieuzal is medium to full-bodied, rich and gourmand, its broad attack segueing into a supple, layered mid-palate that's framed by ripe acids and sweet, powdery tannins. This is a deeper, more powerful Fieuzal than its 2019 counterpart. Best After 2023

• 94 Jeb Dunnuck

  From a chateau that deserves more recognition in the market, the 2020 Chateau De Fieuzal is a brilliant Pessac- Leognan based on 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot raised in 60% new barrels. It has a gorgeously pure nose of cassis, ripe black cherries, violets, spice, and scorched earth. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, seamless, layered wine with ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great mix of richness and elegance. It deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will drinking incredibly well over the following two decades. Best After 2027

• 94 Decanter
  Ruby red, plenty of red fruit aromatics also, savoury redcurrant and raspberry, not as concentrated as some, this has sinew and juice, a little austere, but I like the floral aromatics as it opens. A fairly subdued Fieuzal, structured with excellent juicy tension but not generous at this point. Tasted twice. 14 months ageing.
  Barrel Sample: 94
• 91 James Suckling

  Attractive aromas of ripe berries with crushed walnuts, toasted spices and dried orange peel. Some wet stones, too. Medium-bodied, round-textured and polished with chalky tannins and a vivid, dark fruit character.