2020 Lilian Ladouys
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Tasted blind. Deep crimson. Fragrant with red and black fruits. Open and perfumed. Lightish, fine tannins, all balanced in a wine that may not age as long as some but won’t need to be cellared for too long either. Lightweight and straightforward. (JH)
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James Suckling
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2020 Lilian Ladouys offers up aromas of cassis, licorice and a deft touch of creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rather rich and broad palate framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. It's a touch more structured than the demonstrative 2019 and will require a little patience.
Seemingly always terrific, the 2020 Château Lilian Ladouys shows the class of the vintage and has a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet silky, perfectly balanced style with tons to love. Darker fruits, damp earth, truffle, and beautiful spice-driven aromatics define this beauty, and while it's already accessible, I'm sure will evolve gracefully for 10-15 years.