Chateau Lilian Ladouys St. Estephe Bordeaux Wine

Chateau Lilian Ladouys, St. Estephe Bordeaux wine producer profile, with wine tasting notes, wine ratings, a history of the property, information on wine making and terroir, along with wine tasting reviews. If you want to read about other Bordeaux wine producers: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Lilian Ladouys began to gain fame in 1654 when it was known at that time under the name of La Doys. During the 18th century, the property was purchased by the Barre family. The Barres remained in charge of the estate for over 150 years.

By the early 1900′s, the estate fell into a dilapidated state of affairs. Parts of the vineyards were sold to pay off debt. This did not begin to be rectified until the close of the 20th century when the new owners, Christian and Lilian Thieblot begin to invest and rebuilt the property. In 2007, the property was purchased by the Lorenzetti family. The Lorenzetti’s added to their portfolio with Chateau Pedesclaux and a smaller estate, also located in Pauillac, Haut Milon.

The light yellow tinted chateau has a typical St. Estephe gravel, clay and limestone terroir. The 47 hectare Bordeaux wine vineyard is planted to 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The vines are old at close to 40 years of age.

Chateau Lilian Ladouys

The St.Estephe estate produces a second wine, La Devise de Lilian. The annual production of the Grand Vin is close to 20,000 cases per year. 5,000 cases are relegated to their second wine. The wine is aged in about 33% new oak for 18 months. The property is consulted by Emmanuel Cruse who owns and manages Chateau d’Issan.

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