Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estephe, 2014 low sulfites added Concentrated flavors of dark fruit

Concentrated flavors of dark fruit and cherry compote are underscored by earthy undertones

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It’s a red wine with light touch: gently extracted

and meticulous farming helped redefine what Napa Valley could aspire to

best known for its sweet Aszú wines

Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estephe, 2014 low sulfites added Concentrated flavors of dark fruitChteau Lilian Ladouys has been quietly rising in the Saint Estphe ranks, and the 2014 vintage shows just how much potential this Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel holds. A blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine offers everything you want from the Left Banks most structured appellation: blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, and that telltale mineral edge. But 2014 wasnt an overly ripe yearwhich means finesse and freshness take the lead. The