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Jane Anson: Glass-staining purple colours, this is well rounded, lovely balance, firm tannins that take on more of a bite as things climb through the palate. Structured, enjoyable, cassis and sandalwood. 30% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant. Certified organic since 2024 vintage."
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Decanter: A perfumed and floral aroma. Supple and lively, a lovely relaxed cool blueberry and fresh mint aspect with bright acidity in the background, nothing tart, but lifting the frame. Quite a straight style, but really well defined, with mouthwatering acidity and such a clean and precise finish with a lick of limestone graphite and slate that is really moreish. Power but smooth and approachable. Very transparent to its terroir. Ends just so well, you want another glass straight away. 3.7pH. 67 IPT. Ageing 30% new oak, 5% amphoras."
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Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschen, Brombeeren, zarte Kräuterwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten unterlegt. Straff, engmaschig, frischer Strukturbogen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, ein animierender Speisenbegleiter."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Blackberries, licorice, cocoa, espresso, and flowers form the core of the character here. Medium-bodied, fresh, soft, and round, this is perfect for early drinking pleasure. You can enjoy it on release, and for over a decade after that. The wine blends 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot. 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2028-2045."
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James Suckling: A balanced and slightly chewy red. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Solid at the edges and juicy at the center. Focused finish with a chocolate undertone."
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Jeb Dunnuck: Black cherries, graphite, leafy herbs, and some floral nuances all define the 2025 Château Lilian Ladouys, which is always a good value, and this vintage is no exception. Based on 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot aged 12 months in 30% new French oak with a small portion in amphora, it's medium-bodied on the palate, round and supple, with ripe tannins and tons of charm."
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Wine Advocate: The 2025 Lilian Ladouys reveals a slightly introverted bouquet with notes of cassis and discreet oak. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and dense, it’s built around a structuring tannic frame, concluding with a firm, long and spicy finish. It's a blend of 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot, matured in 30% new oak."
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Vinum: Feinduftig, noch etwas scheu, mit rauchigen Noten, dahinter dunkle Frucht und Kirschkompott; am Gaumen frisch, kühl, mineralisch geprägt, pudriges Tannin umhüllt die delikate Frucht; im Abgang salzig und mit guter Persistenz. Wird früh Spass machen."
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Lilian Ladouys shoots from the glass with notes of juicy red and black plums and fresh raspberries, with hints of red roses and Provence herbs with a waft of pencil lead. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled with a lively line and bright red berry flavors supported by a silky texture, finishing fragrant. The blend is 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot. The alcohol is 12.46%."
