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.
Red
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 red is majority Merlot, therefore delicately smooth whilst being juicy, fruity, and full of character.
Vintage conditions
2021
The climatic conditions were totally extraordinary, with a very challenging and highly stressful growing season leading up to the late harvest. Coming out of winter, conditions were calm and mild with budburst occurring at the end of March across all of our plots. A long flowering period due to an unusually wet spring, then a very warm temperatures with relatively high rainfall created almost tropical conditions.
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc
L'Abeille de Fieuzal: 2021
Tasting notes
The Abeille de Fieuzal has a cherry red colour with purple highlights, with an unusual thickness. The aromas are charming with hints of redcurrant, cherry, and blueberry. A delicate note of dry rose, as well as spicy and pepper notes, which are usually found in the blend of this wine. The soft tannins make the palate full and greedy, and there are notes of red fruit already present on the nose; The palate is balanced by a subtle bitterness on the finish which brings freshness and a touch of elegance.
