{"product_id":"labeille-de-fieuzal-pessac-leognan-blanc-2023","title":"L'Abeille de Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan, blanc, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate, silky and fresh Pessac-Léognan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eA Grand Vin de Graves from the Pessac-Léognan appellation that beautifully showcases the union of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It reveals a lovely lemon-yellow hue with silvery highlights, offering a complex bouquet featuring fruity notes of pear and quince that evolve into citrus. The palate is delicately silky, opening up to a superb freshness. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of 55% Semillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged on lees for 12 months in 225-litre oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2028\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: pairs magnificently with refined seafood like pan-seared sea scallops in lemon-butter sauce, sole meunière, or a raw oyster and langoustine platter, as well as rich cheeses like crottin de Chavignol or roasted guinea fowl with tarragon | 🌡️ Best served slightly chilled at \u003cstrong\u003e10°C to 12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLochlann Quinn is a prominent Irish businessman and dedicated philanthropist known for his strong support of Irish education and the arts. A true \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003ebon viveur\u003c\/i\u003e with a passion for fine food and wine, Quinn acquired Château de Fieuzal in 2001. Situated in Pessac-Léognan - the historic cradle of Bordeaux - Fieuzal stands as one of Graves’ oldest and largest Grands Crus. Continuing the legacy of the seven families before them, the estate focuses heavily on preserving its prized terroir to craft renowned, elegant whites and opulent reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe property's second wine, L'Abeille de Fieuzal, is produced in both red and white styles. Crafted from young Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc vines grown on exceptional clay-limestone soils, the white expression is overseen by talented winemaker Stephen Carrier. His meticulous, eco-friendly approach includes hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation with native yeasts, and 12 months of lees aging in 225-liter oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pessac-leognans\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Pessac-Leognan Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58614602989912,"sku":"600308","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/l-abeille-de-fieuzal-pessac-leognan-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1791458108","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/labeille-de-fieuzal-pessac-leognan-blanc-2023","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}