The 2023 De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend, hailing from the Pessac-Léognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France, has garnered significant attention from wine reviewers. This red wine, produced by De Fieuzal, stands out in a challenging vintage, showcasing the adept winemaking skills of Stephen Carrier.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 94, praising its "very impressive freshness and focus." Suckling noted the wine's "bright and succulent, al-dente fruit" and highlighted its "notes of forest floor, sea shell, and iodine." He also commented on the wine's medium body and "bright acidity that adds tension and a lot of energy," along with "fine tannins, already beautifully integrated" (jamessuckling.com, 4/22/2024).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided an even higher score of 96, with Yohan Castaing describing the 2023 De Fieuzal as having a "bright, perfumed bouquet of mulberries and cherries mingled with floral accents of violets, lilac, and spring flowers." Castaing emphasized the wine's "fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, and powdery, ultra-refined tannins," concluding with a "mineral, penetrating finish." He highlighted the blend's composition of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, noting the estate's recent achievements under Stephen Carrier's guidance (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/26/2024).

Jane Anson also praised the wine, scoring it 93 and describing its "vibrant plum in colour, with juice, density, and grip." Anson remarked on the evolving structure and architecture of the wine, noting its "cocoa bean, sweet berry fruits" and calling it "delicious" (janeanson.com, 4/18/2024).

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine a score of 92, stating that the 2023 Château De Fieuzal is "terrific," with "ripe plum and cassis fruit as well as some chocolaty, leafy herb, and damp earth nuances." Dunnuck appreciated its balance and length, predicting it will be an outstanding wine (jebdunnuck.com, 5/8/2024).

Decanter also rated the wine at 93, describing it as "more ethereal than usual from this estate." They noted its "delicate, smooth tannins" and "creamy mid-palate," with "ripe fruit sweetness, liquorice, and crushed tobacco freshness on the medium finish" (Decanter, 4/18/2024).

Overall, the 2023 De Fieuzal Bordeaux Blend has received high praise for its freshness, balance, and evolving complexity.