Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe 2025 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel BIO (Primeurs)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

After passing Cos d’Estournel, and directly across from Lafon-Rochet, the two towers of Lilian-Ladouys rise from a sea of vineyards. This 47-hectare estate was purchased by Jacky Lorenzetti in September 2008. As at Pédesclaux, Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen oversees the winemaking. Dense and colorful, the wines are instantly captivating. The archetype of a “super Bordeaux.”

Decanter

About the wine:

A fragrant, floral nose. Supple and lively, it offers lovely, relaxed notes of blueberry and fresh mint, with a lively acidity in the background—not at all harsh, but one that enhances the overall profile. A fairly straightforward style, yet very well-defined, with enticing acidity and a finish so clean and precise—enhanced by a hint of chalky graphite and slate—that it really makes you want another sip. Powerful, yet supple and approachable. Very true to its terroir. The finish is so successful that you immediately want another glass. pH 3.7. 67 IPT. Aging: 30% in new oak barrels, 5% in amphorae. 2028–2039

Guide Hachette des vins

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 Château Ladouys, this estate had virtually disappeared. It was revived (and renamed after his wife) by Christian Thiéblot in the 1980s, then by Natexis starting in 1989. In 2008, there was another change in ownership when Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti (of Pédesclaux in Pauillac) took over; they had sold their network of real estate agencies to invest in the vineyard. They undertook a major restructuring program for the 45 hectares of vineyards.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

About the estate:

After passing through the hands of several owners who did not always know how to realize its potential, the unassuming Château Lilian Ladouys was purchased by businessman Jacky Lorenzetti in 2008. Lorenzetti, who later acquired Château Pédesclaux in Pauillac and Château Lafon Rochet in Saint-Estèphe, has great ambitions for his wines. Lilian Ladouys, which has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, has found a very respectable rhythm over the past few vintages. The wine deserves the attention of wine enthusiasts.

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Half of the Merlot grapes used in the blend come from vineyards on clay-limestone soils. Notes of blackcurrant and peppermint bridge the gap between the wine’s dark and bright sides, between freshness and ripeness! Slender on the palate at first, the wine unfolds with linearity and freshness. Its velvety tannins, in harmony with the crisp acidity, provide a solid foundation, and the wine gains depth as it travels across the palate. The power of Lilian-Ladouys is well-channeled, and it’s clear that freshness was prioritized from the start within what is, all things considered, a powerful wine! 2029–2045

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

About the wine:

Deep purple in color with violet highlights. A rich nose with aromas of blackberries, elderberries, and very ripe mulberries. Underpinned by subtle oak and notes of coffee. On the palate, the wine is well-structured, with flavors of ripe fruit, coffee, and dark chocolate, accompanied by subtle oak and a very nice finish.