2021 Château Lilian Ladouys

A racy Saint-Estèphe with light plums, redcurrants, white pepper and cloves, medium body and firm, fine tannins.

92 James Suckling · 89 Wine Advocate

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (40%), Petit Verdot (6%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
• Alcohol: 13%
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C

A Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel revived by Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti, Lilian Ladouys built its 2021 with a blend echoing its 2009 and 2010. Elegant fresh fruit with incense and bitter-cocoa spice leads to an ample, velvety yet racy palate with ageing potential.