2009 Lilian Ladouys Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - St Estephe - Red

Performing better than you would expect. Good value.

Too young to drink. Still pretty tannic. We let this one decant for about 4 hours and it is still too tight. Needs another few years. Purple in color. Low rim variation. Slow legs. Black currant (cassis), Dust, Oak, Light toast, Black Pepper, Tar. Medium/Full bodied. Silky texture. Medium finish.

Agree with pro reviewers on this one. Modern Bordeaux and would probably have guessed young Napa cab if tasted blind. Huge fruit, and huge oak, but in perfect balance. Interesting spicy character too that gives it some Bordeaux character. I thought it was drinking well now, but has capability for improvement. For the price, this is a great deal.

such a baby - never should have opened so young.

Continuing with my exploration of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage. This is generally one of my favorite St. Estephe's and the 2009 delivers. A bit more modern and fruity than in the past, but with good blackberries, plum and a cinnamon/spicey flavor. Full bodied with delicate tannins for a St. Estephe.

Very young but good. Second and third glass opened up a little but needs some time in the cellar.