Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Lilian Ladouys 2023

This vintage stands out for its delicate balance between creamy and juicy merlots and dense and deep cabernets. Throughout the tasting, this wine combines indulgence, freshness and persistence.

The generosity and delicacy of a Saint-Estèphe wine

The property

The origins of the Château Lilian Ladouys date back to 1564, when the property was the fiefdom of Jacques de Bercoyan, lord of Lafite. The estate entered a new chapter in its history following its purchase by the Lorenzetti family in 2008. Since 2018, Manon Lorenzetti has been at the helm of Château Lilian Ladouys, infusing it with a dynamic energy that radiates throughout the Saint-Estèphe appellation. In 2019, the winery underwent an expansion and renovation signed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Following the new classification established in 2020, Château Lilian Ladouys was awarded Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel status.

The vineyard

Château Lilian Ladouys 2023 is a Saint-Estèphe wine made from 80 hectares of vines resting on clayey gravel typical of the appellation. The vineyard has been HVE level 3 (High Environmental Value) certified since 2018 and has been converting to Organic Agriculture since 2020.

The vintage

The beginning of the year is marked in spring by significant mildew pressure combined with unstable and stormy weather. The rigor of the teams allows to maintain the health of the vineyard. The warm and sunny conditions at the end of summer ensure progressive maturations until the harvest, the longest in the history of the property (16 days), revealing grapes of great quality and rare balance.

Vinification and aging

Aging in oak barrels, of which 33% are new.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (57%)
Merlot (37%)
Petit verdot (5%)
Cabernet franc (1%).