Lilian Ladouys 2016 (750ML)

91 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "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." 11/18

91 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2016 Lilian Ladouys has a tightly wound bouquet with blackberry, cedar and light mint aromas, quite potent with mineral scents developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, rather foursquare and precise. More Pauillac in style than Saint-Estèphe thanks to that graphite note on the long finish. Excellent. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London.' 10/18

"93-94 Points, James Suckling: ""Firm and silky with a lovely depth of fruit and polished tannins. Some cedar and berry. Full and dense. Excellent length. Energetic acidity at end. Yes. Better than the super 2014. Best ever"" 4/17"