COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château de Fieuzal
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Fieuzal 2021 is a red wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate has a historical connection dating back to the 16th century and is currently owned by Brenda and Lochlann Quinn. The vineyard is situated on gravelly soils, characteristic of the Graves region. The 2021 vintage was influenced by varied weather conditions, leading to a wine with distinct freshness and tension. The estate has undergone modernization, including updates to its winery for parcel-by-parcel vinification.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to the 1500s.
Fact 02
Owned by an Irish couple since 2001.
Fact 03
Modernized winery for parcel-by-parcel vinification.
Fact 04
Vineyard soils rich in gravel and small white stones.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château de Fieuzal involves parcel-by-parcel vinification, with grapes fermented in both stainless steel and oak vats, depending on the varietal. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are fermented in steel, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc utilize oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months, with a portion of new oak used. The estate practices sustainable agriculture, with ongoing conversion to organic methods. The harvest for the red blend in 2021 took place from late September to mid-October.
