2021 Lilian Ladouys
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Tasted blind. Rich, sweet and complete; I could almost swallow this, but it’s bit dry on the end. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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A rocking, upfront, textured, medium-bodied effort, the 2021 Château Lilian Ladouys offers lots of both red and black fruits, some spicy, herbal notes, fine tannins, and outstanding length. Based on 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it's a pleasure-bent, balanced, impeccably made Saint-Estèphe that will evolve for 10-15 years.
The 2021 Lilian Ladouys needs a little coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing black fruit, briar, cedar and tobacco scents, perhaps just a little rustic compared to other vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, a little austere compared to its barrel sample, and it just attenuates toward the finish. This is not a bad Saint-Estèphe by any means, though it’s not the best in recent years. A second bottle feels disjointed compared to the first.
The 2021 Lilian Ladouys turned out well. Medium in body, with pretty, forward fruit, the 2021 is very nicely balanced. Succulent dark plum, spice, new leather, menthol and dried herbs build into the silky finish.