Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint-Estèphe

2019

Blend

59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Lilian Ladouys, Red, 2019
Category: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Choose from grilled rib of beef, a magnificent rack of lamb, or duck confit.

Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint-Estèphe

2019

Tasting notes

The 2019 vintage once again reveals the full potential of this château. The nose offers subtle aromas of overripe black fruits. The attack is clean and is followed by a full, ample palate that is already charming and supported by a lovely structure. The extraction is perfectly controlled, delivering round, medium-grained tannins. The whole is voluptuous and elegant but not lacking in body. Ready to drink in a few years or to keep.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 47 hectares
Soil composition: Predominantly gravel based with limestone bedrock.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: temperature controlled stainless-steel vats.
Maceration technique: Indigenous yeast fermentation
Aging: Oak barrels.
15 months with 35% oak barrels
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Frédéric Godart
Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot consultants

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

First established in 1850 as Ferret Ladouys, it was largely inactive until taken over in 1989 by Ladouys Christian Thiéblot subsequently renovated. Purchased by Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti in 2008, and later joined by their daughter Manon in 2018.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Sustainable agriculturally minded with the objective being to reduce the amount of phytosanitary treatments per season. The soil structure is maintained to improve the conditions for active microbial life.