Chateau Lilian-Ladouys, Saint Estephe 2021 organic wine

Chateau Lilian-Ladouys, Saint Estephe 2021 organic wineThe 80 hectares vineyard of Lilian Ladouys is planted to 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. The vines are old, between 40 years to 60 years of age. The terroir is typical of Saint Estephe with its gravel, clay and limestone soils. The estate practices organic farming methods. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. The wine is aged in 40% new French oak barrels for between 14 and 16 months. "Aromas of

facing south-west

Medium-bodied

the deep purple-black colored 2020 Fleur Cardinale bursts from the glass with powerful notes of crushed blackberries

and limestone soils

’ production amounts to about 50

silky and enveloping

in airconditioned rooms

Colombard) with Cognac

so that they give of their best and make our wines as complex and distinctive as can be

We’re on top of 4 appellations

Olivier Sèze takes the reins of the estate into his own hands

the main part being surrounded by such prestigious Classified Growths as Léoville Poyferré and Léoville Barton