Château Lilian Ladouys
Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Vines of Lilian-Ladouys are found a stone's throw from the Graves of Cos d'Estournel and the Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Deep Ruby red color, with inky tones, blend of 62% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 15 months, aromas of black and blue fruit, cedar notes and herb spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with licorice and toasty oak flavors, full body with fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak mineral character. Will age over short term.
Vines of Lilian-Ladouys are found a stone's throw from the Graves of Cos d'Estournel and the Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Deep Ruby red color, with inky tones, blend of 62% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 15 months, aromas of black and blue fruit, cedar notes and herb spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with licorice and toasty oak flavors, full body with fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak mineral character. Will age over short term.
Sep 16th, 20242020 vintage. Another great effort from the Lorenzetti family and estate manager Vincent Bache- Gabrielsen. A blend of 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. More refined than many in this appellation, this is already extremely drinkable with juicy fruit, ripe tannin and good mineral length. Terrific value too,a sleeper of the vintage. Abv. 13,5 %.
2020 vintage. Another great effort from the Lorenzetti family and estate manager Vincent Bache- Gabrielsen. A blend of 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. More refined than many in this appellation, this is already extremely drinkable with juicy fruit, ripe tannin and good mineral length. Terrific value too,a sleeper of the vintage. Abv. 13,5 %.
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2022
Blend of primarily Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) supported by small amounts of Petite Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) blended in. Dark ruby color with slight hints of purple. Aromas of graphite, blackberry, anise and forest floor. Dark berry and plum fruit flavors along with hints of mushroom, minerals and baking spices. The finish is a little tight. Medium-plus body and quite concentrated. Tannins are present but not overwhelming. This wine is quite good right now but will improve with bottle age. Outstanding value! I am looking forward to revisiting this one.
Blend of primarily Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) supported by small amounts of Petite Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) blended in. Dark ruby color with slight hints of purple. Aromas of graphite, blackberry, anise and forest floor. Dark berry and plum fruit flavors along with hints of mushroom, minerals and baking spices. The finish is a little tight. Medium-plus body and quite concentrated. Tannins are present but not overwhelming. This wine is quite good right now but will improve with bottle age. Outstanding value! I am looking forward to revisiting this one.
Nov 20th, 2024
A bit young, but still a nice bottle. Fine grain tannin, dark fruit and a wilder black olive aroma/flavor, finish is subdued pencil lead
A bit young, but still a nice bottle. Fine grain tannin, dark fruit and a wilder black olive aroma/flavor, finish is subdued pencil lead
May 11th, 2024
Really nice. Red berries, fall leaves, pencil. Soft body and really well balanced.
Really nice. Red berries, fall leaves, pencil. Soft body and really well balanced.
Feb 26th, 2024Nice structure provided by Cabernet in the blend. Smooth Tannins and ready to drink now. January 2024.
Nice structure provided by Cabernet in the blend. Smooth Tannins and ready to drink now. January 2024.
Jan 15th, 20243.4. Dark purple Bordeaux, complex fruit at first, smooth at the end. Could probably use a few more years to age. On sale for $23.99. The 2018 was highly rated.
3.4. Dark purple Bordeaux, complex fruit at first, smooth at the end. Could probably use a few more years to age. On sale for $23.99. The 2018 was highly rated.
Nov 28th, 2023
A lot to commend about this wine in accord with the other posters. It’s lovely and impressive, but somewhat lacking in character. Works well with grilled meat.
A lot to commend about this wine in accord with the other posters. It’s lovely and impressive, but somewhat lacking in character. Works well with grilled meat.
Oct 14th, 2023