Château Lilian Ladouys St Estèphe 2022

Great aromatics here, touch of austerity to the architecture but the tannins soften through the palate to show a creamy, silky texture, plenty of grip, spiced blackberry, fennel and cherry pit, fresh lift on the finish, this is one to look out for, with an unusually high amount of Petit Verdot in the blend after losing 30% of the crop through hail and frost in northern St Estèphe. 33% new oak, 400l barrels for 20% of the wine, clay gravel soils over limestone, Jacky Lorenzetti owner.