CHATEAU LILIAN LADOUYS Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Saint-Estephe 2023 Carton x 6 Bottles - PRE-RELEASE

Description

THE WINE ADVOCATE (91-93)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
After four Merlot-dominant vintages, the 2023 Lilian Ladouys, with 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects what will be the new norm for this estate as restructured parcels return to production. Offering up aromas of dark berries, lilac and licorice, it's medium-bodied, fleshy and suave, with a charming, supple profile and attractive purity and precision. Some 20% of the blend is maturing in larger 400-liter barrels.

JAMES SUCKLING **** 92-93 Points
15 Apr, 2024 – 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.

DECANTER 93
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle (at Bordeaux, 10 Apr 2024) Part of Best St-Estèphe 2023 wines tasted en primeur
Drinking Window: 2027 - 2039
Fragrant and scented on the nose, bright red fruits and some red floral notes with cool herbal markers too. Fresh and forward with crunchy and bright cranberries and creamy raspberries. A little lean and straight at this point but lots of mineral markers on the palate - wet stone, graphite, liquorice. Very saline, this ends clean and precise, balanced and all in one line. I like the easy approachability with some classicism and terroir touches. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 55hl/ha yield. Ageing 33% new oak. 3.81pH.

JANE ANSON 93

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