Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois 2016

''The blueberry and blackberry aromas are certainly attractive here. Full-bodied and dense with a very velvety texture and a long, generous finish of ripe fruit and spice.'' 93 Points, James Suckling

''A perennial overachiever, the 2016 Château Lilian Ladouys brings the goods in 2016 and has a complex, medium to full-bodied, character-filled style to go with loads of blue fruits, incense, dried herbs, and a hint of violets. This charming 2016 is well worth seeking out. It should keep for 10-15 years. '' 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

''The nose reflects very ripe red and black fruit, and even some exotic notes, which could take some by surprise. But the palate is more balanced, showing fresh cassis on the finish, which has a long lift. An excellent wine.'' 92 Points, Decanter Magazine 

''This is the third time I have tasted the 2016 Lilian Ladouys in bottle. It retains a very intense blackberry and boysenberry bouquet laced with minerals, but displays a little more amplitude than it did last time. The tightly knit palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and still shows the graphite seam that I remarked upon previously. There is a little more persistence now, hence the slightly higher score.'' 92 Points, Neal Martin

''This wine has the structure and tannins of a classic Saint-Estèphe as well as juicy, rich black fruits.'' 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

''The 2016 Lilian Ladouys is just as beautiful from bottle as it was from barrel. Lifted, silky and exceptionally perfumed, the 2016 has so much to offer. Bright red toned fruits laced with expressive floral top notes run through this sensual, totally gracious Saint-Estèphe. There is so much to like.'' 91 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

''2016 is a top vintage. I can confirm what I thought when I tasted hundreds of 2016s from barrel: the 2016 is one of the best vintages since 2010. To conclude, I want to buy a number of wines in 2016. And I recommend you do the same if you love excellent Bordeaux. The wonderful balance, intensity and clarity of the wines are so, so Bordeaux today.'' James Suckling

''What makes the 2016 vintage so special is the quality across the Bordeaux hierarchy. They all offer bottlings with rich, ripe fruit and a tannic structure that promises longevity.'' Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

''2016 is a vintage that has succeeded in all Bordeaux red wine appellations and, with its richness, acidity and tannin, should have a delightfully long life.” Jancis Robinson