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Château Lilian Ladouys

Château Lilian Ladouys sits in Saint-Estèphe, the northernmost appellation of the Médoc, where gravelly soils and a maritime climate shape wines of structure and depth. The estate produces three distinct expressions, each built on the region's classic framework of Cabernet Sauvignon anchored by Merlot and complementary varieties. The flagship Saint-Estèphe blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Merlot, while Petit Ladouys offers a more approachable take, introducing Cabernet Franc into the Cabernet-Merlot base. La Devise de Lilian reverses the emphasis, leading with Merlot before Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Saint-Estèphe wines typically display the appellation's hallmark austerity and aging potential—darker fruit, mineral tension, and firm tannins that reward patience. These three cuvées have drawn assessment from Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, and Wine Advocate, reflecting their standing within serious Bordeaux circles.

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Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, Wine Advocate

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