Chateau de Fieuzal 2011

Professional Ratings

• 92 Wine Enthusiast
  Barrel sample. This is a big, ripe, fruity wine, filled with smoky wood, spice and black-currant acidity. It is rich and fruit filled.
  Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points
• 91 James Suckling
  A wine with blueberry and currant character, plus hints of spices and minerals. The polished quality of the tannins is very impressive. Full body, pretty fruit and a silky-textured finish. Needs two or three years to come together completely but shows outstanding potential for the vintage.
• 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  With a supple, soft, lush texture, moderate weight and plenty of sweet strawberry, black cherry and darker fruit as well as a distinctive herbal note, the well-made 2011 De Fieuzal is already seductive. It should drink nicely during its first decade of life.
  Barrel Sample: 89-91 Points
• 90 Wine Spectator
  Slightly rugged in feel, with pebbly, briary hints along the edges and a core of dark plum skin, steeped currant and tobacco leaf notes. The grippy finish lets the plum skin element take the lead. Best from 2016 through 2021. 6,665 cases made.