FZ: A living heritage
Constant evolution
Fieuzal creates wines that are memories of the past that can be kept and enjoyed at any moment. After 30 years of winemaking experience, our winemaker Stephen Carrier believes that there is no ‘right’ time to drink a wine, but that instead a truly great wine is great throughout the whole of its lifetime.
From the moment a new vine is planted to the many decades after a wine is put into bottle – every moment in between is just part of an exciting journey that keeps wines and the art of winemaking alive.
White
Over the years, L’Abeille has developed a strong identity of its own. Crafted with the same careful attention as Château de Fieuzal, it is conceived for light-hearted, easy-going enjoyment. Its fruit stems from the same vines as the first wine, grown with the same degree of care and preserving Fieuzal’s unique combination of freshness and finesse. L’Abeille white is majority Sémillon, giving a generous bouquet of aromas balanced with a touch of crisp indulgence.
Vintage conditions
2018
2018 offered a wet spring and early summer, followed by excellent ripening conditions that resulted in very fine fruit. September and October were a winemaker’s dream. This 'Indian Summer' allowed us to harvest each plot at its desired degree of ripeness.
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
L'Abeille de Fieuzal: 2018
Tasting notes
This Abeille transports us into the springtime with cherry trees in blossom and aromas of lime trees, dill, straw, acacia, white flowers and even flint. The colour is of pale straw, with golden tints. In the mouth the texture is rich, with fine balance and a touch of salinity on the finish.
