2024, Château Lilian Ladouys, SAINT-ESTÈPHE, Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelLast year EP $27. 00 Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc. The 2024 Lilian Ladouys is a very pretty, mid weight Saint Estphe. Floral and savory notes open first, leading to a core of red berry fruit. Lithe and elegant, with fine balance, Lilian Ladouys is quite the charmer. There's just a bit of tightness on the finish, but levage should take care of that. Tasted two times. 89 91 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2025).

A small production in 2018 but a very beautiful one

violet and pretty spice wisps

with sandalwood

light spiced with a sprinkling of cracked black pepper and bay leaf over the persistent finish

this has been made with a light enough hand

almost pineapple fruit

I love the precision to the elements

Sharp and intense

The 2024 Mauvesin Barton was picked from September 25 to October 9 and matured in one-third new oak

The 2022 Pape Clément has quite an open and expressive bouquet at this stage

There is perhaps more red fruit than black and less initial opulence

Marvellous