The 2013 Fieuzal is beautifully round and expressive in the glass. Smoke, scorched earth, tobacco and licorice all add complexity to a core of dark black fruit. The 2013 is a bit imposing, but it shows tons of personality and character. Dried flowers, sage and new leather linger on the close.

The 2013 De Fieuzal has an open, quite sensual bouquet with scents of black cherry, wild strawberry and wet stone, an attractive floral aspect developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, succulent in the mouth with good acidity, polished with a smooth, harmonious finish. This is commendable for the vintage, even if it is just missing a little personality.

Medium red. Oaky aromas of redcurrant, baking spices and licorice. At once smooth and bright, with nicely concentrated redcurrant, tar and milk chocolate flavors framed by well-integrated acidity. Showed a fleshier, more generous texture as it opened in the glass. Finishes with hard, slightly drying tannins, hints of a green streak, and good length. Hopefully, this will gain a little more flesh and easy sweetness during its elevage.