Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan Rouge 2020

94-96 points Wine Enthusiast: "A powerful wine that is full of dark black fruits as well as hints of dark chocolate. The tannins and the clear black currant are two fine elements of a wine that will have density and richness as it develops."

94 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot). The Quinn family has delivered a serious wine in 2020, abrupt on the finish right now from the heavy structure but this is packed full of bristling fruit, plump and broad shouldered and will clearly age well. Floral aromatics on the close of play that add a violet lift and an expansion that is totally charming. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2026-2043. (1/5/23)"

94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "From a château that deserves more recognition in the market, the 2020 Château De Fieuzal is a brilliant Pessac- Léognan based on 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot raised in 60% new barrels. It has a gorgeously pure nose of cassis, ripe black cherries, violets, spice, and scorched earth. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, seamless, layered wine with ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great mix of richness and elegance. It deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will drinking incredibly well over the following two decades. Drink: 2027-2047. (3/29/23)"

94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Offering up aromas of sweet mulberries and blackberries mingled with hints of licorice, violets and red fruit compote, the 2020 de Fieuzal is medium to full-bodied, rich and gourmand, its broad attack segueing into a supple, layered mid-palate that's framed by ripe acids and sweet, powdery tannins. This is a deeper, more powerful Fieuzal than its 2019 counterpart. Drink: 2023-2050. (4/6/23).

94 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Ruby red, plenty of red fruit aromatics also, savoury redcurrant and raspberry, not as concentrated as some, this has sinew and juice, a little austere, but I like the floral aromatics as it opens. A fairly subdued Fieuzal, structured with excellent juicy tension but not generous at this point. Tasted twice. 14 months ageing. Drinking Window: 2026-2042. (May 2021)"

93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Composed of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2020 de Fieuzal Rouge is deep garnet-purple in color. It wafts out with fragrant scents of dried flowers and fallen leaves over a core of plum preserves and warm cassis plus a touch of Chinese five spice. The medium to full-bodied palate offers bright acidity and a firm, grainy texture to support the muscular fruit, finishing with great length and energy. (3/12/23)"

93 points James Suckling: "Attractive aromas of ripe dark berries, sweet spices, nut shell, fine herbs and graphite. Full and opulent palate with an array of plush, fine-polished tannins which coat the mouth. Succulent dark fruit character beneath. Fresh, long-lasting and flavorful with a firm finish. Try after 2025. (12/9/22)"

93 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Lusciously-textured with multiple layers of perfectly ripe, black cherries, blackberries, complicated by nuances of smoked wood embers, blueberries, cocoa, espresso, and licorice, this fabulous, sensuous wine is long, rich, and deep, with staying power you can sense in the opulently-textured mid-palate, and long, fruit-packed finish. Drink from 2025-2045. (Mar 2023)"

93 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark ruby with purple reflections, a dark core, subtly lighter at the rim. Fine herbal savouriness, ripe plum, vanilla, a hint of liquorice. Juicy, and chocolaty underpinned by sweet cherry, ripe, supporting tannins. The wine is persistent, has length and definite ageing potential. (Jan 2023)"