Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘The 2016 Lilian Ladouys is opulent and vivacious on a nose of red currant and raspberry fruit, well integrated oak and lovely rose petal aromas. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins, well-judged acidity, good body and a grippy but detailed finish with veins of blue fruit. This is a joy to drink, but it needs a couple of years. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. 2023-2040’ - Neal Martin, Vinous. 92/100 (Jan 2020)

‘Tasted blind. Rather opulent and pizzazzy. Acid and tannin a bit sharp on the end but this may well be GV. 2026-2036’ - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16/20 (Jan 2020)

‘Very lively, featuring a fun mix of cassis, plum paste and cherry preserve flavors, framed with floral and mineral notes. The light-handed toast lets the fruit shine through the finish, with persistent chalky minerality. Best from 2021 through 2031.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Mar 2019)

‘The 2016 Lilian Ladouys is a blend of 62% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot aged in 30% new French oak for 15 months. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of baked plums, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with bay leaves, pencil lead and menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant and packed with vibrant flavor layers, it finishes long. 2019-2031’ - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Nov 2018)