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Château Lilian Ladouys 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Name: Château Lilian Ladouys 2016 - Cru Bourgeois
Brand: Château Lilian Ladouys
Rating: 3.8 (6 reviews)

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

3.8/5 (6 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

17/20

RVF

92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

91/100

Robert Parker

"Withits robust structure, fruit that unfolds in the mouth, and abundant yet refined tannins, the 2016 vintage stands out as a benchmark for the estate." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF) Orders of 6 bottles of this wine delivered in France will be shipped in wooden cases.

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Estate

Château Lilian Ladouys

Vintage

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

Merlot 62%, Cabernet sauvignon 32%, Petit verdot 6%

Terroirs

Peyrosols and clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Integrated pest management

Grape harvest

Manual harvesting, followed by manual sorting of bunches and then individual berries

Wine making

Gravity-fed vatting without crushing, cold pre-fermentation maceration, long vatting, exclusive use of gravity-fed devatting for gentle extraction.

Livestock farming

15 months in barrels, 30% of which are new wood

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Very deep garnet color, enhanced by superb purple highlights

Nose

Explosive, exuding notes of crushed raspberry, cherry brandy, and bitter cocoa. These are supported by intense floral notes reminiscent of a bouquet of spring flowers, followed by aromas of cedar and sandalwood.

Mouth

A broad attack, rich and full-bodied, leads to a dense palate with powerful, velvety texture. The generosity of the 2016 vintage is evident in this perfect balance between freshness and richness. Cherry flavors come through fully, enhanced by notes of orange peel, chocolate, and nutmeg. The long finish is accompanied by chalky tannins, characteristic of the great success of Merlot grapes on our asteriated limestone terroirs.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2021

Drink before

2030

Guard

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with game, red meat, and mature cheeses.

More information on Château Lilian Ladouys

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

After passing Cos d'Estournel, and facing Lafon-Rochet, the two towers of Lilian-Ladouys emerge from a sea of vines. This 47-hectare property was purchased by Jacky Lorenzetti in September 2008. As at Pédesclaux, technical supervision is provided by Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen. Dense and colorful, the wines offer immediate appeal. The archetype of a super Bordeaux.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

In the 14th century, La Doys was a farmstead belonging to Lafite. After enjoying its heyday at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries under the name Ch. Ladouys, this wine had practically disappeared. It was revived (and renamed after his wife) by Christian Thiéblot in the 1980s, then by Natexis from 1989 onwards. In 2008, there was another change of ownership with Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti (Pédesclaux in Pauillac), who sold their network of real estate agencies to invest in the vineyard. They undertook a vast program to restructure the 45 hectares of vines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2018 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

The Lilian Ladouys 2016 is a blend of 62% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot aged in 30% new French oak for 15 months. Medium to deep purple-garnet in color, it sings of baked plums, crème de cassis, and Black Forest cake with bay leaves, pencil lead, and menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant, and filled with layers of vibrant flavor, it has a very long finish.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (guide 2019) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)

About wine:

With its robust structure, fruit that unfolds in the mouth, and abundant yet refined tannins, the 2016 vintage stands out as a benchmark for the cru.

About the estate:

Having had several owners who did not always know how to exploit its potential, the discreet Château Lilian Ladouys was bought by businessman Jacky Lorenzetti in 2008. Lorenzetti, who subsequently acquired Château Pédesclaux in Pauillac and Château Lafon Rochet in Saint-Estèphe, has great ambitions for his wines. Lilian Ladouys, which has undergone extensive renovation in recent years, has found a very respectable cruising speed over the last few vintages. The wine deserves the attention of wine lovers.

Wine Spectator

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About wine:

The aromas of blueberry and blackberry are certainly appealing here. Full-bodied and dense with a very velvety texture and a long, generous finish of ripe fruit and spices. Drink from 2022 onwards.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 92/100

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. REMY P. Published on 09/25/2020

Still a little young, decent for the price, but found at Intermarché at the recent 2020 wine fair for 20% less, not counting the cashback on the store card.