- 93 points -
(Vintage 2016)The blueberry and blackberry aromas are certainly attractive here. Full-bodied and dense with a very velvety texture and a long, generous finish of ripe fruit and spice. Drink from 2022.
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Château Lilian Ladouys Cru Bourgeois
2016
$47.50
OUR STORY Within 40 years, Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus has established itself as one of the most respected merchants in the Bordeaux wine trade, both within France and abroad. OUR CUSTOMERS Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus sells mainly to traditional channels (restaurants, hotels, wine shops) and also to wholesalers and quality supermarkets. OUR EXPERTISE We limit our activity to quality wines. These wines are carefully and severely selected. The Passion of all our partners :...
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The blueberry and blackberry aromas are certainly attractive here. Full-bodied and dense with a very velvety texture and a long, generous finish of ripe fruit and spice. Drink from 2022.
See detailed press reviewMade by the same team as at Château Pedesclaux, this Cru Bourgeois was promoted to Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2020, reflecting all the improvements at the property. The 2016 and the 2018 are on par for quality, but the blend for 2016 emphasises Merlot (62%), along with 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, while 2018 is Cabernet dominant. The 2016 was harvested from Oct 3 to 17, and the wine spent 15 months in barrels, 30% new. It's generous and even opulent, with expansive aromas of cassis, sensuous red fruit tones to the flavour, silky textures, and really a lush, lifted finish. The character shifts slightly with the 2018, after the Lorenzetti family incorporated vineyards from two neighbouring estates with similar gravelly soils.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2037
See detailed press reviewNow under the same ownership as vastly improved Château Pedesclaux in Pauillac, this estate is also on the upward quality curve. This wine has the structure and tannins of a classic Saint-Estèphe as well as juicy, rich black fruits. With aging potential, the wine should be ready to drink from 2024.
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