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Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves 1996

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Silky

A Pessac-Léognan with a remarkable texture, full body and refinement. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 slightly stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
  • Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
  • Producer/Owner: SA du Château de Fieuzal
  • More information....

Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Brochettes périgourdines, Côte de boeuf aux truffes, Rognons flambés au Madère.

Peak: Drink until 2020

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • What the experts say...

    (...) Arborant une robe d'un pourpre soutenu, il présente d'intenses senteurs de charbon, de fumé, de minéral et de fruits noirs. Très richement extrait, il se montre doux et concentré au palais, et révèle dans une finale modérément persistante un caractère extrêmement musclé et tannique. (...) Source : Robert Parker (1/99)

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    Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves

    The wine

    The red Fieuzal boasts intense fruit, it is fine and rich with a good potential to age.

    Information about domain Château de Fieuzal

    The good reputation of Château de Fieuzal makes it one of the jewels of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. This wine was classified Grand Cru during the Graves classification. This ancient cru was founded in the 16th century. It, then, belonged to the Gardères family, before becoming Fieuzal family’s property in the following century. The Fieuzal kept the château until 1851, when the last descendant of the name died. Today, the 75 hectare vineyard belongs to an Irish couple (since 2001), Brenda and Lochlann Quinn, both passionate about French wines. Stephen Carrier (formerly Lynch-Bages) has been managing the operations since 2007. Under the leadership of the new owners, both red and white wines have regained their lost excellence, thanks to the talented winemaker the new winery.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 slightly stained label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
    • Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
    • Producer/Owner: SA du Château de Fieuzal
    • Vintage: 1996
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2020
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 75
    • Volume: 150000 bottles
    • Intensity: Silky
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc, 5% Petit verdot
    Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves
    Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves

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    Château de Fieuzal Cru Classé de Graves 1996

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format