Lilian Ladouys (BIO-ORGANIC) - Saint-Estèphe 2024

Decanter.com

89

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/21/2025

Floral elements and some ripe dark berry fruit aromas on the nose. Softly juicy - strawberry and cranberry - with a clean and focussed expression. It’s lightly framed, sleek and straight but enjoyable. 3% Cabernet Franc complets the blend. Ageing 30% new wood, 20% 400L barrels, 10% amphorae. 3.7pH. Organic.

The Wine Independent

89-91

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/20/2025

Deep garnet-purple colored. Features notes of fresh black cherries, red currants, and lilac, with underlying hints of graphite and fragrant soil. The light-bodied palate has zippy red berry flavors with herbal accents and grainy tannins, lifted by a racy backbone, finishing on a mineral note.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2025

Darker cherries, mulberries, spicy wood, and graphite notes define 2024 Château Lilian Ladouys. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced on the palate, it has fine tannins and solid length. This could easily be an outstanding wine.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91

byJames Sucklingthe5/7/2025

Lots of red cherries, minerals and spiced berries. Medium-bodied with some stony tannins that are slightly chewy. Tight and juicy in the finish. 66% merlot, 17% cabernet sauvignon, 14% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc.

WeinWisser

90-92

byTjark Witzgallthe5/6/2025

Vinum

90-92

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/6/2025

Ausdrucksstark, offen, Brombeeren, Kräutertee; am Gaumen weich, rund im Auftakt, feinste Gerbstoffe, wohl dosierte Säure, der Wein zeigt eine knackige Frucht, hat Balance und Länge, endet auf dunkle Kirschen und einen Hauch Blutorangen. Sehr gelungen.

Yvesbeck.wine

92-94

byYves Beckthe5/5/2025

The bouquet of Lilian-Ladouys is refined and diverse, revealing scents of cherries and blood oranges, complemented by spicy nuances. The wine has good density, is structured, and is supported by well-integrated tannins in a fairly rounded context. An elegant, juicy, and flavorful wine! 2029-2044

Vinous

86-88

byNeal Martinthe5/5/2025

The 2024 Lilian Ladouys, which has slightly higher levels of Merlot and Petit Verdot, has a touch of dark chocolate and espresso on the nose that marginally obscures some of the fruit and slightly detracts from its delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with light and grainy tannins, simple with a somehow "generic" finish. I'm not sure the composition of the blend really suits this Lilian Ladouys, and that is reflected in my score.

Vinous

89-91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2025

The 2024 Lilian Ladouys is a very pretty, mid-weight Saint-Estèphe. 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 élevage should take care of that. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe4/30/2025

Currants, tobacco leaf, and herbs pop in the core of the perfume here. Medium-bodied, forward, chewy, round, and fruity, leaving you with sweet, cherries and crisp, vibrant currants on the backend. The wine blends 66% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. 12.9% ABV. Drink from 2027-2038.

The Drinks Business

89-91

byColin Haythe4/30/2025

There’s acrtually more Merlot and Petit Verdot here than usual. Bright, fresh, quite lifted and with a rich plum and fresh raspberry fruit. Gourmand. Rather vibrant. Tender and chewy, but with an impressively clear and limpid mouthfeel, the tannins very refined at this level.

Alexandre Ma

90-91

byAlexandre Mathe4/29/2025

The 2024 vintage of Château Lilian Ladouys beautifully complements its signature light style with the fresh character of the vintage, exceeding expectations. While it does not showcase complex floral and fruit layers, its relaxed and serene nature captivates upon the first taste. Achieving such balance in a vintage when polyphenol ripeness was generally limited is truly exceptional.

Wine Advocate

85-87

byYohan Castaingthe4/25/2025

A blend of 66% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Lilian Ladouys evokes aromas of dark berries and cassis. It is followed by a moderately weighted, supple and lively palate, yet it lacks the broad shoulders and depth found in stronger vintages.

Falstaff

89

byPeter Moserthe4/25/2025

Intense ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, a subtle herbal savouriness, cherry compote, a hint of plum and a leafy touch. Slender on the palate, with a subtle sweetness, integrated tannins and a hint of salt on the mineral finish.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

88

byJane Ansonthe3/31/2025

Sweet oak, skilful construction, and the acidity is high but not aggressive. Raspberry leaf, brambled blackberry, cloves, smoked earth. Lorenzetti owner. First year certified organic. 30% new oak, Eric Boissenot, 34hl/h yield.