It seems only appropriate to recognize a remarkable red Bordeaux wine from the already-legendary 2010 vintage: Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2010 St. Estephe.  Barely clearing our maximum cut-off with the retail price of an even $35, the 2010 Chateau Lilian Ladouys offering eminates from an up-and-coming vineyard from the storied Left Bank of the Bordeaux region of France.  The Lilian Ladouys is a remarkable value, particularly with its spectacular 2009 and 2010 vintages.  Like many Big Reds from St. Estephe, the young, tannic 2010 Chateau Lilian Ladouys needs at least 5-7 years of cellaring for full enjoyment.  Wine Enthusiast awarded a terrific 94 rating on this red Bordeaux, naming it as number 15 on its annual 2013 Wine Enthusiast 100 List.  Wine Enthusiastsuccinctly described the 2010 Chateau Lilian Ladouys thusly:  “Obviously wood-aged, with a smoky toast flavor, this is a wine that shows the power of Saint-Estèphe tannins in full force. At the same time, there is a blackberry character that adds richness and juiciness, which cuts through the dry core.”  At bare minimum, if you can’t wait to sample this beauty, make sure you decant the Lilian Ladouys for at least two hours before enjoying it.

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