Château Lilian Ladouys 2018
| Distrikt | Saint-Éstephe |
| Druvor | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Årgång | 2018 |
| Fyllighet | 8 |
| Fruktsyra | 8 |
| Strävhet | 8 |
| Procucenter | Château Lilian Ladouys |
| Artikelnr | Lilian Ladouys 507 |
| Lagerstatus | |
| Förpackningsmaterial | Trälåda OWC |
| Fraktkostnad | 169:- |
| Avnjutes mellan | 2020 - 2030 |
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VertdeVin
The nose is fresh, fruity, racy and offers a small richness/concentration as well as a beautiful fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of flowers (violet, peony) as well as fine touches of graphite, gray pepper and discreet hints of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very finely tight ad offers a good definition, juiciness, gourmandize, a mineral frame, tension as well as richness (full of finesse). On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/crunchy raspberry, fresh/crunchy blackberry and small notes of crunchy/juicy cassis associated with touches of small crunchy red berries as well as fine hints of flowers and discreet hints of nutmeg. Tannins are slightly firm and discreetly dry. There are hints of dark chocolate on the persistence.
Wine Enthusiast
Considerable renovation work is beginning to pay off in the quality of this latest vintage from this estate. The wine has depth, concentration, dark-chocolate flavors, rich tannins and equally rich blackberry fruits. With its high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon,the wine is set for aging and will not be ready before 2025.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
In 2018, the Lorenzetti family purchased two neighbor estates, Château Clauzet and Château Tour de Pez, adding these to the Lilian Ladouys vineyard to almost double its planted area to 77 hectares. These additional vineyards are composed of gravelly soils of the same level as the best blocks of Lilian Ladouys. Soils are a typically Saint-Estèphe mix of sandy-gravel and clay with some limestone deposits. It is planted at 8,500-10,000 vines per hectare, with an average vine age of 35 years in 2018. The wine will see 12 months aging in 35% new and 65% two-year-old barriques. The blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, and it has 14.41% alcohol. From the lieu-dit Blanquet and with a deep purple-black color, the 2018 Lilian Ladouys gives up wonderfully spicy black fruit preserves notions: plum preserves, crème de cassis and blueberry with hints of exotic spices, menthol and violets. Medium to full-bodied, firm and fine-grained in the mouth, it has layer upon layer of rich, spicy black fruits with a lift to the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
A year-in, year-out value, the 2018 Château Lilian Ladouys checks in as 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that was brought up in 35% new oak. Jammy blueberries, ripe cherries, damp earth, tobacco, and spicy wood notes define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a plump, rounded texture, opulent aromas and flavors, and a great finish.
Druvor
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot & 4% Petit Verdot
Tasting note
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