Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estephe, 2014
Château Lilian Ladouys has been quietly rising in the Saint-Estèphe ranks, and the 2014 vintage shows just how much potential this Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel holds. A blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine offers everything you want from the Left Bank’s most structured appellation: blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, and that telltale mineral edge.
But 2014 wasn’t an overly ripe year—which means finesse and freshness take the lead. The tannins are firm but refined, and there’s a cool graphite note that gives it a quietly serious core. Now, with almost a decade in bottle, it’s entering its sweet spot—open, expressive, but still with plenty of backbone.
A great choice for lovers of classic Bordeaux, without the Premier Cru price tag. Perfect with roast meats, aged cheeses, or decanted on a quiet evening with a good book.
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Château Lilian Ladouys has been quietly rising in the Saint-Estèphe ranks, and the 2014 vintage shows just how much potential this Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel holds. A blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine offers everything you want from the Left Bank’s most structured appellation: blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, and that telltale mineral edge.
But 2014 wasn’t an overly ripe year—which means finesse and freshness take the lead. The tannins are firm but refined, and there’s a cool graphite note that gives it a quietly serious core. Now, with almost a decade in bottle, it’s entering its sweet spot—open, expressive, but still with plenty of backbone.
A great choice for lovers of classic Bordeaux, without the Premier Cru price tag. Perfect with roast meats, aged cheeses, or decanted on a quiet evening with a good book.
