{"product_id":"labeille-de-fieuzal-pessac-leognan-blanc-2016-1-5l","title":"L'Abeille de Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan Blanc 2016 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePessac-Léognan is the heart of the Graves, the gravelly stretch of forest and vineyard just south of the city of Bordeaux. This is the birthplace of Bordeaux's dry whites, and the appellation is unusual in the region for taking its whites as seriously as its reds. Château de Fieuzal sits in Léognan on deep beds of gravel over clay and limestone, the classic Graves profile: sharp drainage, stones that hold the day's heat, and enough clay underneath to keep the vines fed through a dry summer. For white grapes, this terroir delivers both ripeness and cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'Abeille de Fieuzal, the bee, is the second white of Château de Fieuzal, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon given time in barrel. Sauvignon brings grapefruit, citrus, and a green lift; Sémillon adds weight, a waxy roundness, and the ability to age. Expect ripe tropical fruit and kiwi, grapefruit, and a light spice from the oak. The 2016 growing season was a story of extremes, a wet spring followed by more than 80 days of summer drought, with rain arriving in mid-September just before the white harvest and preserving concentration without dilution. Pessac-Léognan came out of it with a set of fresh, well-defined whites. This is a 1.5 liter magnum, a format that ages more slowly and pours well for a table of guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Fieuzal is a classified-growth estate in Léognan, ranked among the Crus Classés for its red in the Graves classification, though its dry whites are just as sought after. Since 2001 the estate has belonged to the Irish businessman Lochlann Quinn and his wife Brenda, who invested heavily in vineyard and cellar; winemaker Stephen Carrier arrived in 2007 and a modern gravity-fed cellar followed in 2011, all built around parcel-by-parcel precision and hand harvesting. L'Abeille de Fieuzal is the estate's second label, drawn from younger vines and lots that do not go into the grand vin, made in the same careful style but built to drink sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA white with enough substance for real food. Pour it with roast chicken and herbs, seared scallops, a creamy leek and potato gratin, or a wedge of Comté. Sémillon's weight stands up to butter and cream while Sauvignon's citrus keeps everything fresh, which makes it a strong match for shellfish and lighter poultry. From a magnum, it is a natural centerpiece for a dinner with friends. Serve chilled but not ice cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilkie Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50560385482975,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P7140673_890d4424-5684-447c-9d89-a4c77109bb1b.jpg?v=1784093414","url":"https:\/\/denverwinemerchant.com\/products\/labeille-de-fieuzal-pessac-leognan-blanc-2016-1-5l","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}