Château Lilian Ladouys 2018 and budbreak was later than

and budbreak was later than normal

smoke tobacco

lots of savoury fruits and touches of reduction

32% Cabernet Franc

It does expand a little towards the finish

Château Lilian Ladouys 2018 and budbreak was later thanAppellation: Saint Estphe Blend: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot 94 James Suckling Very pretty blueberries and light wet earth with minerals and lavender. Medium to full body and firm tannins. Lots of of stone character. This has almost 60 per cent cabernet sauvignon in the blend now (50 per cent more), which gives it real line and length. Racy. (4 2019) 94 Jeb Dunnuck A perennial over achiever, the 2018 Chteau Lilian Ladouys