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
2016
This vintage was unique in the way it played out and is characterized by some extreme climatic conditions. After a cold and wet period during bud break, we witnessed 3 months of changeable weather that alternated between rain and sun. A temperate summer set the grapes on the right path to maturity, as the ‘veraison’ (when the grapes change colour) took place. The ripening period was gentle, which guaranteed excellent quality.
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
L'Abeille de Fieuzal: 2016
Tasting notes
The wine is deep cherry-red. On the nose, there is rich, ripe fruit with plenty of red fruit and black cherry notes. In the mouth, there is an intense, clear attack followed by a smooth roundness on the mid-palate. The texture is charming and generous, as usual, with some tannins on the finish and a fine balance between fresh fruit and oak.
