The 2020 De Fieuzal is a Bordeaux blend produced in the Pessac-Léognan region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine is composed of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small percentage of Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new barrels. Its alcohol content is 14.0%, and it is sealed with a traditional cork.
Reviewers have consistently praised this wine, with scores ranging from 93 to 96 points. Wine Enthusiast gave it a particularly high rating, scoring it between 94 and 96 points and describing it as "a powerful wine that is full of dark black fruits as well as hints of dark chocolate." The review highlighted its "clear black currant" and predicted that it "will have density and richness as it develops."
Jeb Dunnuck also lauded the 2020 De Fieuzal, awarding it 94 points. Dunnuck described it as "a brilliant Pessac-Léognan" with a "gorgeously pure nose of cassis, ripe black cherries, violets, spice, and scorched earth." He noted its "medium to full-bodied, seamless, layered" character, emphasizing its "ripe tannins" and "plenty of mid-palate depth." Dunnuck recommended cellaring the wine for 4-5 years for optimal enjoyment over the following two decades.
Decanter provided a balanced review, scoring the wine at 94 points. They noted its "ruby red" color and "plenty of red fruit aromatics," including "savoury redcurrant and raspberry." While they described it as "a little austere," they appreciated its "floral aromatics" and "excellent juicy tension."
James Suckling gave the wine 93 points, praising its "attractive aromas of ripe dark berries, sweet spices, nut shell, fine herbs, and graphite." He described the palate as "full and opulent" with "plush, fine-polished tannins" and a "firm finish." Suckling suggested trying the wine after 2025.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated it 94 points, highlighting its "aromas of sweet mulberries and blackberries mingled with hints of licorice, violets, and red fruit compote." The review described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, rich and gourmand," noting its "supple, layered mid-palate" and "ripe acids and sweet, powdery tannins."
Jeff Leve awarded the wine 93 points, noting its "lusciously-textured" character with "multiple layers of perfectly ripe, black cherries, blackberries," and other complex flavors such as "smoked wood embers, blueberries, cocoa, espresso, and licorice." He described it as "long, rich, and deep" with "staying power" in its "opulently-textured mid-palate."
Overall, the 2020 De Fieuzal is a highly esteemed Bordeaux blend that promises complexity, depth, and age-worthiness, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.