Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2023

JAMES SUCKLING: "A crunchy wine with blackcurrant, blueberry and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, creamy and polished. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "After four Merlot-dominant vintages, the 2023 Lilian Ladouys, with 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects what will be the new norm for this estate as restructured parcels return to production. Offering up aromas of dark berries, lilac and licorice, it's medium-bodied, fleshy and suave, with a charming, supple profile and attractive purity and precision. Some 20% of the blend is maturing in larger 400-liter barrels."

FALSTAFF: „Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische rote Kirschen, floraler Touch, zart nach Brombeeren, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Saftig, feine Fruchtsüße, runde Tannine, frisch strukturiert, ein eleganter, animierender Speisenbegleiter."