Saint-Estèphe
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.
Château Lilian Ladouys, is a winery situated in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, this historic estate embodies centuries of viticultural tradition. The vineyard, with its optimal terroir and careful cultivation, produces wines of exceptional quality and character. The meticulous craftsmanship involved, blending traditional methods with modern expertise, yields a product that speaks to the essence of its land. Château Lilian Ladouys' wines are renowned for their deep hues, complex aromas, and robust yet elegant flavours, a true representation and a rising star of Saint-Estèphe.
James Suckling: 92-93/100
A crunchy wine with blackcurrant, blueberry and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, creamy and polished. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc.
Jane Anson: 92/100
Juicy black fruits, concentrated without being overdone, well judged in its balance and drinkability, with plenty of firm St Estèphe tannic architecture and a liqourice root signoff. 400l barrels for ageing, 30% new oak. Previously a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, but they have now stepped back from the ranking. Last year of organic conversion, to be certified in 2024, with an impressive 50hl/h yield. Give it three or four years after bottling to fully soften.