The 2015 Le Prieure is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Le Prieure, carries an alcohol content of 14.0% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Professional reviewers have lauded the 2015 vintage for its depth, balance, and potential for aging. James Suckling from jamessuckling.com awarded the wine a score of 94, highlighting its "inviting dark violets on the nose with a fresh earthy undercurrent and intense blueberries, cassis, and blackberry fruits." He also noted the wine's "silky, smooth, supple and seamless" palate, suggesting it is superb for both immediate consumption and further aging.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine at 93 points, describing it as "lush, sexy and supple." He praised its "sensuality, fresh, ripe, vibrant fruits," and noted a finish "loaded with black cherry, dark plums, licorice and mocha." Leve emphasized that this wine "will only get better with age," indicating its strong aging potential.
Vinous' review, provided by Antonio Galloni, also scored the 2015 Le Prieure at 93 points. Galloni found the wine to be "an attractive wine with good depth and plushness," though he noted it appeared "quite reticent" in recent tastings compared to its earlier barrel samples. He observed the wine's "fine balance" and potential for future development, suggesting it might be going through a phase of reduced expressiveness.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, reviewed by NM, gave the wine a score in the range of 90-92 points. The review described the 2015 Le Prieure as "more understated on the nose than its peers," with aromas of "gentle raspberry coulis and wild strawberry scents furnished with a touch of fig." The palate was noted for being well-balanced with "fine tannin" and displaying a "brightness and vivacity." NM highlighted the wine's energy and promising finish, recommending it over the Guichard family's Pomerol, Vray Croix de Gay, for this year.
Overall, the 2015 Le Prieure has received strong reviews for its rich fruit profile, fine balance, and aging potential, making it a noteworthy selection from Saint Emilion's 2015 vintage.