2015 De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 94 JS 94 WE 94 JL 92
DC 94

Decanter, December 2017

With a smudge of soft oak on the nose, this is big and ripe in its expression, a beautiful wine that has the balance and polish of a classic Pessac. It's austere and needs time to open, but shows how Pessac has come of...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

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.
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

This wine is a little austere, while showing good aging potential. It has spice, acidity and the weight of fruit as it develops. With its juicy berry flavors still submerged by the firm tannins, it will take its time...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

Medium bodied, with a nose already showing secondary notes of tobacco, tar, espresso bean, dark red fruits and forest scents. Soft, polished, silky and sweet, the wine delivers freshness and character in an open style...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

This 2015 De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the renowned Bordeaux region of France. With an alcohol content of 14.0%, this wine is a true representation of the elegance and complexity that Bordeaux wines are known for. The wine is produced by De Fieuzal, a respected winery in the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux.

In terms of appearance, this red wine boasts a deep, rich color, enticing the eye with its vibrant hue. The nose is greeted with a smudge of soft oak, followed by enticing aromas of blackberry, plums, and violets. Earthy notes and a gentle hazelnut oak contribute to the wine's complexity.

On the palate, this De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend offers an attractively smooth and supple texture. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a velvety mouthfeel. The flavors of fresh dark cherries linger on the palate, carrying a long and satisfying finish. This wine showcases the perfect balance between fruitiness and earthiness.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive score of 94 points. He praises the wine for its smooth tannins and flavors of fresh dark cherries. Wine Enthusiast also gives it a score of 94 points, highlighting its aging potential and noting the presence of spice, acidity, and weight of fruit. Decanter, another respected publication, also awards this wine 94 points, applauding its balance, polish, and elegance. Lastly, Jeff Leve rates it 92 points, describing it as medium-bodied with secondary notes of tobacco, tar, espresso bean, dark red fruits, and forest scents.

This 2015 De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend is a wine that will continue to evolve and improve over time. It is recommended to wait until 2020 or even 2025 to fully enjoy its potential. However, for those who cannot resist its early drinking pleasure, it can still be enjoyed now. With its capacity to age for up to two decades, this wine promises a delightful experience for connoisseurs and collectors alike.