Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estephe, France 2008 Comando G A subtle thread of ground

A subtle thread of ground cardamom and clove spice unravels through flavors of glazed apricot

Grapes are hand-harvested and dried for several months using the traditional appassimento method

This is one of the vintages from Cos that seems to pull out all the stops

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Black fruit notes with cassis and blackberry

Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estephe, France 2008 Comando G A subtle thread of groundSince the futures tasting in, the wood element has been tamed. It is still an important factor, but the fruit has blossomed, showing a solid core of tannins, surrounded by dark plum and red fruit flavors. Wine Enthusiast