{"product_id":"chateau-lilian-ladouys-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel-saint-estephe-bordeaux-2018-eqw","title":"CHATEAU LILIAN LADOUYS, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, 2018 - (EQW)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Estephe Bordeaux, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: \u003c\/strong\u003eMerlot 50% and\u0026amp;nbsp;Cabernet Sauvignon 47%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Classication.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018 vintage is considered to be a powerful, opulent, rich and muscular.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel is the elite category within the Cru Bourgeois system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel selected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstates are evaluated through:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlind tasting of 5 vintages to assess consistency and ageing potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEnvironmental certifications (e.g. HVE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTechnical evaluation of vineyard and winery practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCommercial and estate assessment, including presentation, hospitality, and reputation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDifference Between the Levels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru Bourgeois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood quality Médoc wines, reliable and value-driven.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru Bourgeois Supérieur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher tasting scores, better structure, concentration, and ageing potential and additional technical and environmental standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighest performing estates, greater complexity, refinement, and longevity. Closest in style and quality to classified growths (Cru Classé).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn general, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel wines are often considered some of the best value alternatives to expensive classified Bordeaux wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are only 14 estates classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptional in the latest 2025 classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-lilian-ladouys.com\/en\/the-wines\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet more information about this wine on the winery website: Click Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll images and videos are the copyright properties of the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WBZ - Wine Scout Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48420785225953,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4488\/8801\/files\/ChateauLilianLadouys2018NOBG.png?v=1780036538","url":"https:\/\/members-winescout.com.sg\/products\/chateau-lilian-ladouys-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel-saint-estephe-bordeaux-2018-eqw","provider":"MEMBERS-WINESCOUT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}