chateau lilian ladouys

What chateau lilian ladouys does

Château Lilian Ladouys is a privately held, family-owned Bordeaux wine estate producing red wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Acquired by Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti on 24 September 2008, the estate operates an 80-hectare vineyard on the Cos plateau — composed of 80% gravel and 20% clay-limestone soils — situated near Grand Crus Classés Cos d'Estournel and Lafite-Rothschild. The portfolio comprises a Grand Vin (Château Lilian Ladouys), aged 14 months in 40–60% new French oak, and a second wine (La Devise de Lilian), aged 12 months for earlier-drinking accessibility.

The estate's technical platform is built on organic and biodynamic viticulture (officially certified in Agriculture Biologique in 2024 after conversion begun in 2020), HVE Level 3 certification (2018), Natura 2000 Charter adherence, and an advanced mycorrhizae-based soil program. Winemaking takes place in a two-level, gravity-fed facility with cold pre-fermentation maceration, rack-and-return (délestage), and gentle extraction over 3–3.5 weeks. Éric Boissenot serves as consulting oenologist since 2013, and Frédéric Godart as cellar master since 2016.

Commercially, Château Lilian Ladouys monetizes through three channels: (1) wholesale via Bordeaux négociants (ChateauPrimeur, La Grande Cave, Millesima, Millesimes, Vins Fins, Wine and Co.), supplemented by the family-owned négociant LD Vins established in 2018; (2) the En Primeur wine futures system for advance vintage sales; and (3) direct-to-consumer on-site experiences — the Tradition Tour at €10/person and the Au Fil du Temps Tour at €30/person — offered by appointment at the Saint-Estèphe estate. Customers include epicurean wine consumers, fine-dining restaurants and wine merchants, and wine collectors building cellars.

Name

chateau lilian ladouys

Legal name

CHÂTEAU LILIAN LADOUYS

Website

https://chateau-lilian-ladouys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Château Lilian Ladouys is a family-owned Bordeaux wine estate in Saint-Estèphe producing a Grand Vin and second wine (La Devise de Lilian) from an 80-hectare organically certified vineyard, distributed via négociants, En Primeur futures, and on-site tastings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bordeaux fine wine

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Bordeaux red wine
• Saint-Estèphe appellation
• Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
• Organic estate wine
• En primeur wine sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-estèphe

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales via Bordeaux Négociants: The estate distributes its wines through Bordeaux négociants (wine merchants), which then sell to retailers, restaurants, and final consumers. This is the traditional Bordeaux distribution model.
2. En Primeur (Wine Futures): Wines are sold en primeur (as futures) before the vintage is bottled, allowing customers to purchase at pre-release prices. Customers can order through partner wine merchants.
3. Winery Visits and Tastings: Direct-to-consumer tasting experiences offered at the estate, including the Tradition Tour (€10/person, 2 wines) and Au Fil du Temps Tour (€30/person, 3 wines), by appointment Monday to Friday.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Château Lilian Ladouys is a 80-hectare Saint-Estèphe wine estate producing Bordeaux red wines, specifically the Grand Vin (Château Lilian Ladouys) and a second wine (La Devise de Lilian) from organically farmed vineyards. The estate distributes wines through the traditional Bordeaux négociant channel and en primeur system, and also offers on-site tasting experiences (Tradition Tour and Au Fil du Temps Tour) by appointment.

Product overview

Château Lilian Ladouys is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel winery in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, producing two wines from its 80-hectare estate: the Grand Vin (Château Lilian Ladouys) and the second wine (La Devise de Lilian). The estate offers enotourism experiences including guided tours and wine tastings. In 2024, the estate achieved full organic agriculture certification after beginning conversion in 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Devise de Lilian: Second wine of Château Lilian Ladouys, matured for an average of 12 months, accessible in its youthful prime with fruity and velvety structure.

Products and services

• Château Lilian Ladouys (Grand Vin)
• La Devise de Lilian (Second Wine)
• Tradition Tour
• Au Fil du Temps Tour

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 4th best Saint-Estèphe wine by Wine Spectator / James Suckling in 2009, alongside three Grand Crus Classés
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Le Louis Vins (Paris)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Le Louis Vins, a Paris bistro and wine bar, hosted Château Lilian Ladouys for a three-week residency in March–April 2020, featuring food and wine pairings with Fin Gras du Mézenc beef. An event hosted at the restaurant to showcase the estate's wines to Parisian wine enthusiasts.
• Gueuleton (Wine & Food Community)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Gueuleton is a community of food and wine enthusiasts with 4 wine bars across France (Agen, Royan, Pau, Nérac) and a web series 'Terroirs de Gueuleton'. The founders visited Lilian Ladouys and featured the estate's wines alongside pâté en croûte from chef Sylvain Andreux.
• La Canonnière (Paris)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019La Canonnière, named Wine Bar of the Year by Le Monde in 2018, featured Château Lilian Ladouys 2012 paired with Maison Voland beef in a month-long event. The restaurant highlights the wine's pairing potential with gastronomic cuisine.
• LD Vins (Société de Négoce)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018The Lorenzetti family established a wine negotiant company, LD Vins, in 2018 to support distribution of their wines including Château Lilian Ladouys. This negotiant business handles the sale and distribution of the estate's production through traditional Bordeaux channels.
• Médoc Farm (Partner Compost Producer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018A partner Médoc farm that produces custom compost exclusively for Château Lilian Ladouys. This compost is made from extensive livestock farming and is used to enrich vineyard soils as part of the organic agriculture conversion and soil life enhancement program.
• Éric Boissenot (Consulting Oenologist)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2013Éric Boissenot, a renowned consulting oenologist, joined the team in 2013 and serves as consulting oenologist for Château Lilian Ladouys, providing expert guidance on winemaking techniques and quality management.
• Jean-Michel Wilmotte / BPM ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2008Architectural firm Jean-Michel Wilmotte (also designer of the new Château Pédesclaux) and BPM were entrusted with the renovation and extension of the Lilian Ladouys cellars. The semi-underground vat house features Prussian blue walls and a modern, functional design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Château Lafon-Rochet: Fourth Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe (1855 Classification), acquired by the Lorenzetti family in 2021 and managed under the same Ovalto holding as Lilian Ladouys. Shares terroir, family ownership, négociant channel, and operational leadership (Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, Benjamin Faure, Éric Boissenot), making it the single most comparable peer.
• Château Cos d'Estournel: Saint-Estèphe Second Growth (1855 Classification) and immediate geographic neighbor on the Cos plateau. Most relevant direct peer for appellation positioning, terroir benchmarking, and consumer brand comparison in the Saint-Estèphe hierarchy.
• Château Calon-Ségur: Saint-Estèphe Third Growth (1855 Classification) directly adjacent to Lilian Ladouys on the Cos plateau axis. Comparable appellation, soil composition, and négociant distribution model; cited alongside Lilian Ladouys in Wine Spectator's 2009 ranking.
• Château Montrose: Saint-Estèphe Second Growth (1855 Classification), the most powerful and structured wine of the appellation. Direct peer in terms of terroir, appellation, and premium positioning; benchmark for what Lilian Ladouys is aspiring to in terms of critical reputation.
• Château Phélan Ségur: Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel — same top-tier Cru Bourgeois classification as Lilian Ladouys — making it the closest comparable in the Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel peer set within the same appellation and a direct head-to-head brand competitor.
• Château Pédesclaux: Pauillac Fifth Growth (1855 Classification) also owned by the Lorenzetti family under Ovalto. Shares family ownership, Édouard Wilmotte-designed cellar architecture, and operational management team, providing a sibling-estate benchmark for the family's viticultural playbook.
• Château d'Issan: Margaux Third Growth (1855 Classification) co-owned by the Cruse family alongside the Lorenzetti family. Emmanuel Cruse (President of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti and general manager of Lilian Ladouys) also runs d'Issan, making this a closely-linked operational peer.
• Château Haut-Marbuzet: Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel renowned for high Merlot content and over-performing its classification. Direct peer to Lilian Ladouys within the same appellation and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel tier, with similar négociant-led distribution.
• Château Tronquoy-Lalande: Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel acquired by the Chanel-owned Château Canon and Société Martin-Pelastier group. Direct Saint-Estèphe peer at the same Cru Bourgeois tier, useful for benchmarking brand trajectory under different ownership structures.
• Château Cos Labory: Saint-Estèphe Fifth Growth (1855 Classification) and immediate geographic neighbor. Comparable Saint-Estèphe appellation peer with shared négociant distribution channels and overlapping consumer base.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles9 records

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