The 2010 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend is a robust and multi-dimensional wine from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Noted for its deep purple hue, this wine offers a symphony of rich flavors and aromas, with a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is raised in 50% new oak, which contributes to its complex profile.
Professional reviewers have given this vintage a range of positive assessments. Neal Martin from Neal Martin's Wine Journal rated it a 92, highlighting its "intense blackberry, burnt toast, and sous-bois on the nose," describing it as "very masculine like many Margaux wines, but very well made." Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it a 92, noting its "loads of blueberry and blackberry fruit" and calling it "expansive, round, generous, lush and multi-dimensional."
Exceptional reviews come from Jeff Leve at TheWineCellarInsider.com and James Suckling, both awarding it a score of 94. Leve praised the wine for its "elegant finish" and "soft tannins," while Suckling noted its "black truffle and dark berries" with "fresh tannins and fresh acidity."
Jane Anson, who gave the wine a 95, described it as an "exceptional vintage" with "plenty of tannic grip" and a profile similar to the 2009 vintage, making it a "great choice for drinking now and over the next decade."
Overall, the 2010 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend is a well-crafted wine that combines robust flavors with a balanced structure, appealing to both immediate consumption and potential aging. Its scores and reviews underline its stature as a noteworthy offering from the Margaux region.