Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

In the heart of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lilian Ladouys cultivates the art of a wine that is generous, refined, and resolutely approachable. Nurtured by an exceptional terroir and a respectful approach to nature, it captivates with its freshness, finesse, and immediate charm. An inviting estate, a sincere wine, ready to be discovered without delay.

Château Lilian Ladouys is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (the top Cru Bourgeois classification) driven by the Lorenzetti family’s passion and the knowledge of the estate’s teams. When tasted, Lilian Ladouys always reveals a rich and crisp structure with ripe tannins and refined oak which melts into an explosion of fruit. This 2018 has the opulence and length of a Saint-Estèphe fine wine.

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VARIETALS
50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE

2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Dense ruby/purple colour.

NOSE
Intense red and black fruits – raspberry, cherry, and blackberry – mingled with cedar, mint, and violet notes.

PALATE
Château Lilian Ladouys always reveals a rich and crisp structure with ripe tannins and refined oak which melts into an explosion of fruit. It has the opulence and length of a Saint-Estèphe fine wine.

AGEING
15 months in French oak barrels (40% new).

PAIRING
Best served with classic meat dishes like roast beef, grilled lamb chops, venison, or wild boar stew.

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