2000 Château de Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Fully mature, medium bodied, earthy, spicy, tobacco and smoke filled in character, the soft, red fruits, spice and herbs in the finish are just where they need to be. I was surprised how nice this turned out. The bottle was popped and poured.

Fully mature, medium bodied, earthy, spicy, tobacco and smoke filled in character, the soft, red fruits, spice and herbs in the finish are just where they need to be. I was surprised how nice this turned out. The bottle was popped and poured.

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When to Drink Chateau de Fieuzal, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau de Fieuzal can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau de Fieuzal is usually better with at least 5-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau de Fieuzal offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 9-17 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau de Fieuzal, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau de Fieuzal is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Chateau de Fieuzal is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau de Fieuzal is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese. The white wine of Chateau de Fieuzal is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.

The white wine of Chateau de Fieuzal is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.

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