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Château de Fieuzal

L'Abeille de Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan

France Pessac-Léognan Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

full-bodied, fresh Bordeaux with firm, polished tannins

Facts about the wine

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Region
France / Pessac-Léognan
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Assemblage/Bordeaux Red Blend

About this wine

L’Abeille de Fieuzal is the second red wine of Château de Fieuzal in Pessac-Léognan, generally based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is a dry, full-bodied Bordeaux with blackcurrant, cherry and cedar notes, lifted by bright acidity and firm yet polished tannins. The exact blend and élevage may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, fresh Bordeaux with firm, polished tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now with decanting; strong vintages can develop for around 5–10 more years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • blackcurrant
  • black cherry
  • cedar
  • tobacco
  • graphite
  • earthy spice

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • rosemary lamb rack
  • rib-eye steak or côte de boeuf
  • duck breast
  • slow-braised beef
  • aged hard cheeses
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Game Meat
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
  • 1997
  • 1996
  • 1995
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1991
  • 1990
  • 1988
  • 1985
  • 1982
  • 1972
  • 1971
  • 1970
  • 1969
  • 1967

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20188 Sep 2026

About Château de Fieuzal

Château de Fieuzal is located in Pessac-Léognan, south of Bordeaux, an appellation renowned for both refined red and white wines. Its reds draw on the classic Bordeaux varieties, combining ripe dark fruit with structure, freshness and often a subtle earthy or smoky nuance.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.