Château Lilian Ladouys

Der historisch anmutende Name ist übrigens gar nicht so alt, wie er klingt. Das Château hieß bis 1989 nur "Ladouys" und wurde vom Computer-Spezialisten Christian Thiéblot 1989 gekauft, der dem Château den Namen seiner Ehefrau Lilian Ladouys voranstellte.André Kunz beschreibt den Wein anläßlich der Fassprobe wie folgt: "59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot) Würziges, herbes, tiefes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Kohle, Edelhölzer, Korinthen, dunkler Tabak. Dichtverwobener, cremiger Gaumen mit kräftiger, süsser Frucht, viel gutem Tannin, muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, dunkler Aromatik, langer, aromatischer, herber Abgang".Beachten Sie bitte, dass Weine aus der Appellation Saint Estèphe Langläufer sind, die eine gewisse Zeit benötigen, um sich richtig zu entwickeln. Die Trinkreife dürfte daher etwa 2026 einsetzen.André Kunz: 18/20 Punkte; Suckling: 94/100 Punkte; Jane Anson 93/100 Punkte.

Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 comes from the renowned Saint-Estèphe appellation, one of the most famous wine regions in the Médoc area of Bordeaux. Saint-Estèphe is known for its powerful, tannin-rich wines, which generally have excellent ageing potential and gain complexity over time. The Château Lilian Ladouys vineyard, which not without good reason calls itself the 'Rising Star of Saint-Estèphe', benefits from an outstanding terroir that is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and smaller proportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 vintage benefited from a mild climate and optimal growth of the grapes, resulting in perfect ripeness and exceptional fruit concentration.In the glass, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is a deep, dark ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, the wine unfolds a lush, complex aroma spectrum that immediately reveals the typical characteristics of Saint-Estèphe: Aromas of dark berries such as blackcurrants, blackberries and plums combine with spicy notes of cedar, tobacco and pepper. There are also subtle hints of liquorice, smoke and cocoa, which give the wine additional depth.On the palate, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is powerful yet elegant. The tannins are present but fine and well-structured, giving the wine a certain grip without being too heavy or drying. The fruit flavors are juicy and concentrated, with a fine minerality and a remarkable freshness, which the wine shows through the ideal balance of acidity and fruit richness. The finish is long and harmonious, with a hint of oak spice, dark chocolate flavor and a pleasant tobacco note.The 2019 vintage of Château Lilian Ladouys is widely regarded as exceptional. Critics such as James Suckling have given the wine a score of 93 points and praise its freshness, precise structure and remarkable elegance. Wine Enthusiast and Vinous also highlight the wine, particularly for its complexity and potential for long ageing. With an excellent ageing potential of 15 to 20 years, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is one of the wines from Saint-Estèphe that can be drunk well in its youth, but also benefits from longer ageing.Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is an impressive Bordeaux wine that combines the typical characteristics of the Saint-Estèphe appellation: power, depth and elegance. The wine is an excellent example of the qualities of this region and offers a perfect balance of fruit, structure and spice. With its long ageing potential and its already high enjoyment value, it is an excellent choice for wine connoisseurs and collectors alike.