{"product_id":"2025-chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel","title":"2025, Château Lilian Ladouys, SAINT-ESTÈPHE, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel","description":"\u003cp\u003e2025 is 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwned by the Lorenzetti family who also own 50% of Ch. d'Issan in Margaux.\u003cbr\u003eThe terroir is \u003cstrong\u003etypical of St. Estephe\u003c\/strong\u003e with its gravel, clay and limestone soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlass-staining purple colours, this is well rounded, \u003cstrong\u003elovely balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfumed and floral aroma. Supple and lively, a \u003cstrong\u003elovely relaxed cool blueberry and fresh mint\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ewant another glass\u003c\/strong\u003e straight away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgina Hindle, Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Lilian Ladouys is soft, fruity and quite pleasant. Black cherry, new leather, liquorice, plum, mocha and dried herbs are front and center. Floral top notes lift the expressive finish. The 2025 is \u003cstrong\u003esupple and tasty\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will drink well right out of the gate. 2028 - 2037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-92\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Galloni, Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57041883136160,"sku":"BX25-LILI","price":31.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-left-bank-chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-julien-grand-cru_08e38792-3bb8-4836-96ab-f9c9d0b04f9f.jpg?v=1780550259","url":"https:\/\/www.pmfw.co.nz\/products\/2025-chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel","provider":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}