Château Lilian Ladouys

The history of Château Lilian Ladouys

The first historical traces of Château Lilian Ladouys date back to 1564, when it was still called the Domaine de La Doys. It was part of the fief of Jacques de Becoyran, Lord of Lafite and Master of the Médoc.

From the 18th century, Château Lilian Ladouys became the property of the Barre family who kept it for more than a century and a half. During the 19th century, extensive work was undertaken to give the château its current appearance, with two new towers framing its entrance. The vineyard was also worked in depth to improve the quality of the wines.

The result is convincing with, in 1850, the citation of the wine of Château Lilian Ladouys as one of the best wines of Saint Estèphe by the first edition of Cocks et Féret. In 1932, it obtained the status of Cru Bourgeois Supérieur.

The Lorenzetti family bought Château Lilian Ladouys in 2008 and undertook to restructure the vineyard, which until then had been very fragmented. In order to improve the vinification, a new semi-buried vat room was built in 2009.

The new owners took advantage of the regrouping to concentrate the best terroirs of the appellation and to move the production upmarket. In 2018, they bought parcels adjacent to Château Lilian Ladouys and added the Châteaux Clauzet and Tour de Pez to their portfolio. The estate then expanded to cover 80 hectares. This restructuring of the estate allowed the gravel soils to be increased.

The vineyard of Château Lilian Ladouys

The 80 hectares of the Château Lilian Ladouys vineyard belong to the Saint Estèphe appellation. The typical Médoc soil is almost exclusively composed of gravelly soils which represent 80% of the land, the rest is made up of clay-limestone soils.

Half of the vineyard is composed of Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon represents 45%, followed by Petit Verdot for 4% and Cabernet Franc for 1%. The vineyard of Château Lilian Ladouys is managed in organic agriculture. It already holds HVE (High Environmental Value) certification.

The wines of Château Lilian Ladouys

Chateau Lilian Ladouys in the Saint Estèphe appellation and classified as an exceptional cru bourgeois

The first wine of Château Lilian Ladouys is classified as an exceptional cru bourgeois. It is a crisp and fresh wine whose refined woodiness enhances the aromas. Its tannins are ripe and silky. The opulence of the wine is the mark of the best nectars of Saint Estèphe. Its attack in the mouth is an exceptional fruity delight. Château Lilian Ladouys appears powerful, with always an exquisite sensation of freshness.

Lilian's Devise, the second wine, in the Saint Estèphe appellation

La Devis de Lilian is a wine that allows you to enjoy the Saint Estèphe appellation, without having to wait for years. The wine can be drunk young and already expresses an intense fruitiness. Its velvety texture is round and fresh.