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JAMES SUCKLING: "A crunchy wine with blackcurrant, blueberry and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, creamy and polished. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "After four Merlot-dominant vintages, the 2023 Lilian Ladouys, with 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects what will be the new norm for this estate as restructured parcels return to production. Offering up aromas of dark berries, lilac and licorice, it's medium-bodied, fleshy and suave, with a charming, supple profile and attractive purity and precision. Some 20% of the blend is maturing in larger 400-liter barrels."
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FALSTAFF: „Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische rote Kirschen, floraler Touch, zart nach Brombeeren, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Saftig, feine Fruchtsüße, runde Tannine, frisch strukturiert, ein eleganter, animierender Speisenbegleiter."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Lilian Ladouys bursts with ready-to-go notes of baked black plums and juicy strawberries followed by hints of aniseed, black pepper, and dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate has a sturdy structure of lightly chewy tannins and just enough freshness and berry flavors, finishing on a peppery note. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, aging in 33% new oak, with pH 3.81."
