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
2023
2023 was the perfect example of a terroir vintage, like no other since my arrival at Fieuzal. Terroir is a place, the associated climate, and the people who work there, and Fieuzal 2023 is the epitome of this. Rainfall was a fundamental factor in the quality of this vintage. Our deep soils of fine gravel are ideally suited to water deficit, so our whites and our reds both enjoyed a remarkable supply of water. A long harvest, extraordinary work in the vineyard due to unusual pressure on the grapes, and a focus on infusion in the cellar have resulted in a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot that is just waiting to be discovered.
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
L'Abeille de Fieuzal: 2023
Tasting notes
Abeille de Fieuzal blanc 2023 has a brilliant pale gold colour with silver highlights. The aromas are pure and distinct, dominated by notes of granita citrus fruit, herbal notes, evolving towards crispy fresh fruit such as vine peach. Straightforward, lively and fresh on the palate, marked by some lovely sapid bitters on the finish. The flavours are in perfect harmony with the mouthfeel.This Abeille de Fieuzal blanc 2023 will pair discreetly with seafood, white meats and a few cheeses.
