A terrific, classic Graves with notes of subtle smoke, black raspberries, black currants, graphite and unsmoked cigar tobacco, this full-bodied, deep, concentrated de Fieuzal is far more generous and deep than most vintages of the past. There is also a wonderful freshness and length to this somewhat oversized de Fieuzal while it still maintains its elegance and class. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 29/02/2012 A terrific, classic Graves with notes of subtle smoke, black raspberries, black currants, graphite and unsmoked cigar tobacco, this full-bodied, deep, concentrated de Fieuzal is far more generous and deep than most vintages of the past. There is also a wonderful freshness and length to this somewhat oversized de Fieuzal while it still maintains its elegance and class. Drink it over the next 20-25 years. The finest I have ever tasted, this is an awesome De Fieuzal, with plenty of lead pencil shavings intermixed with blueberry, black raspberry, and sweet cherries. A touch of smoke also emerges from this opaque purple-colored wine. Full-bodied, with loads of glycerin, one can see the more generous, viscous nature of this vintage well-displayed, but also a terrific freshness and vibrancy. It should turn out to be a superb effort that drinks well for up to 30 years. (Tasted three times.) (91-93+)

Good bright ruby-red. Ripe, enticing aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, black raspberry, tobacco and graphite sexed up by an exotic suggestion of honeysuckle. Lush and silky on entry, then deeply fruity and spicy in the middle, with harmonious acidity giving shape to the fruit. Impressively dense for Fieuzal: this seriously rich yet vibrant 2009 finishes with serious but fully ripe tannins, excellent length and the structure to age. A big success for the property.

(a blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon and 55% merlot) Deep purple, almost inky ruby. Toasty aromas of black fruit, tobacco and minerals, with a strong torrefaction character; I might have picked this as coming from Napa Valley. Smooth and soft on entry, with moderately intense blackcurrant and mineral flavors, this relies more on its tannic backbone than its fruit flavors for texture and weight. Finishes moderately long but a bit dry, with plenty of mouthcoating tannins. Today this wine lacks charm; should it put on more flesh, my score will look conservative, but I wonder if this wine will ever turn around.

Tasted at a negociant. This is showing a little over-ripeness on the nose: black cherry, a hint of prune and clear honey. Moderate definition...just a little glossy for my liking. The palate is very tannic and masculine, just pushed a bit too much in the winery. Abrasive at the moment and very dry on the finish. Tasted April 2010.

Tasted blind. Sharply etched fruit. Uncomfortable combination of high acidity and concentrated fruit. But some people will like the intensity. (JR)

[55/40/5CF] Inky purple; dense mineral and ripe black fruit nose; a rather tannic and muscular interpretation of the terroir; quite concentrated, with its ripe fruit core and gentle freshness somewhat dominated by its tannic sinew, good, light, scented length. A very late harvest here - the Cabernets finishing on 24th October! And you taste the alcoholic warmth as well as the sweet ripeness, a touch hot and right bank in character. The finesse of the terroir is there, and there is a fine delicate fruit too, but I think the structure will always dominate somewhat. 2020-30?