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Wine Advocate 90/100Aromas of raspberries, plums and spices, framed by creamy new oak, introduce the 2021 Lilian Ladouys, a medium to full-bodied, charming and seamless wine that's lively and open-knit. It's a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. William Kelley
Vinous 91/100
The 2021 Lilian Ladouys was picked from 28 September to 8 October and matured in 30% new oak. It has the smallest proportion of Merlot for several years. It has a generous bouquet with blue fruit and violet complementing the red fruit, just a touch of pencil lead in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins, good backbone here, though quite strict and just needs a little more amplitude on the dark chocolate-tinged finish. Drink over the next 15-20 years. Neal Martin
James Suckling 91-92
A creamy and velvety red with redcurrants and spices. Some tobacco, too. Medium and juicy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc.
Decanter 90/100
Milky chocolate blackcurrant notes on the nose. This is beguiling and sweet, very appealing with a succulent and ample palate, fresh and lively, silky and smooth. Gentle and charming with bite and a deep soul. The tannins are still there - austere with this clear bitter dark chocolate note but the fruit is much riper so you get this round, medium mouthfeel, it's expansive and so charming. More noble tannins, sweet and super approachable with perfumed cherries, raspberries, strawberries and red plums. Then the liquorice and bitterness coming through at the end. Nice elements here. It's more approachable than the second wine at this point, lively but still with tension and focus. Lots to like here. 80% grand vin. Georgie Hindle