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La Devise de Lilian 2017
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2017
- ABV
- 13%
£25.50
Member Price: £20.40
LA DEVISE DE LILIAN · JACKY LORENZETTI · 2017 · SAINT-ESTÈPHE · BORDEAUX
A classic Saint-Estèphe from Château Lilian Ladouys, the Bordeaux estate acquired by Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti in 2008 and subsequently given a major programme of vineyard restructuring and investment. La Devise de Lilian is the château's second wine, made from a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2017 vintage offers expressive ripe cherry and cassis alongside Oriental spice, tobacco and cedar, with a generous, velvety palate and the firm tannic structure characteristic of Saint-Estèphe. The wine was aged for approximately 14 months and is now entering a lovely mature drinking phase.
A beautifully mature Saint-Estèphe with ripe fruit, classic Bordeaux structure and the unmistakable character of the Médoc.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep garnet-red with bright ruby highlights.
- Nose
- Ripe cherry and cassis, with redcurrant, delicate floral notes, Oriental spice, tobacco and cedar.
- Palate
- Palate: Generous and rounded, with ripe red and black fruit at the core. Velvety tannins provide structure, while spice, tobacco and subtle cedar add complexity. The 2017 shows the power and character associated with Saint-Estèphe while retaining a softer, more approachable texture.
- Finish
- Finish: Persistent and savoury, with cassis, cherry, spice and cedar lingering alongside firm but increasingly integrated tannins.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Roast beef, fillet steak, lamb, venison, duck, roast poultry, beef Wellington, game and mature cheeses.
- Suggested Occasions
- Dinner parties, Sunday lunch, special celebrations, fine dining and classic Bordeaux dinners.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, England internationals, golf days, The Open, cricket internationals and post-match dinners.
Details
- Style
- Classic Saint-Estèphe Bordeaux Red
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux — Médoc
- Appellation
- Saint-Estèphe AOC
- Producer
- Château Lilian Ladouys / Famille Lorenzetti
- Vineyard
- Château Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estèphe
- Grape Variety
- 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2027
- Serving Temp
- 17–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- Decant for around 30–60 minutes before serving to soften the tannins and allow the mature fruit and savoury notes to open.
- Cellaring Potential
- 2–4 years if well stored, although it is drinking very well now.
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- 14 months in oak.
Awards & Medals
Guide Hachette des Vins 2021, awarded to the 2017 vintage and described by the guide as a “very successful wine”.
“A lovely mature Bordeaux with exactly the character you want from Saint-Estèphe — ripe cassis and cherry, a little cedar and tobacco, and those beautifully savoury tannins. It feels sophisticated without being overworked and is drinking brilliantly now.” - Mark J