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Château de Fieuzal Blanc 1996
Vintage Character
The 1996 Château de Fieuzal Blanc Pessac Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves comes from Pessac-Léognan, where deep gravel mixed with sand provides drainage and a distinctive setting for dry white Bordeaux. The year brought August rain to Graves, followed by dry, moderately warm weather from late August; those conditions helped ripening while preserving acidity, and the white grapes were harvested before later September rain. The result is a mature wine shaped by the region’s classic Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon partnership, with freshness supporting developed complexity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a layered profile of preserved lemon, quince, dried white peach and subtle herbal tones, followed by beeswax, toasted nuts, smoke and a mineral edge. The palate should be medium-full, dry and finely textured, with high acidity carrying the wine toward a long, savoury finish. Serve it gently chilled and allow careful aeration, while checking the bottle’s condition and fill level. Pair it with roast turbot in beurre blanc, lobster with saffron rice, or aged Comté, whose richness can meet the wine’s mature texture without overwhelming its remaining lift.
Winery Background
Château de Fieuzal’s roots extend over four centuries, and the estate took the Fieuzal name in the nineteenth century. Its vineyard is divided into numerous individual plots and is protected by surrounding forest and hedgerows, while the soils combine the gravel associated with Graves and underlying sand. The estate’s white-wine identity rests on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, varieties that balance aromatic drive, structure and breadth. Modern ownership and cellar investment arrived after this bottle was made, so they are not presented as facts about the 1996 winemaking team. What endures across eras is the estate’s focus on expressing its gravel terroir through precise, age-worthy Pessac-Léognan.
The 1996 Château de Fieuzal Blanc Pessac Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves comes from Pessac-Léognan, where deep gravel mixed with sand provides drainage and a distinctive setting for dry white Bordeaux. The year brought August rain to Graves, followed by dry, moderately warm weather from late August; those conditions helped ripening while preserving acidity, and the white grapes were harvested before later September rain. The result is a mature wine shaped by the region’s classic Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon partnership, with freshness supporting developed complexity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a layered profile of preserved lemon, quince, dried white peach and subtle herbal tones, followed by beeswax, toasted nuts, smoke and a mineral edge. The palate should be medium-full, dry and finely textured, with high acidity carrying the wine toward a long, savoury finish. Serve it gently chilled and allow careful aeration, while checking the bottle’s condition and fill level. Pair it with roast turbot in beurre blanc, lobster with saffron rice, or aged Comté, whose richness can meet the wine’s mature texture without overwhelming its remaining lift.
Winery Background
Château de Fieuzal’s roots extend over four centuries, and the estate took the Fieuzal name in the nineteenth century. Its vineyard is divided into numerous individual plots and is protected by surrounding forest and hedgerows, while the soils combine the gravel associated with Graves and underlying sand. The estate’s white-wine identity rests on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, varieties that balance aromatic drive, structure and breadth. Modern ownership and cellar investment arrived after this bottle was made, so they are not presented as facts about the 1996 winemaking team. What endures across eras is the estate’s focus on expressing its gravel terroir through precise, age-worthy Pessac-Léognan.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryChâteau de Fieuzal
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
WinemakerGérard Gribelin
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionPessac Léognan
Alcohol Level12.5
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Format750ml
Prices
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