2018 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WE 95 DC 94 JS 94 JL 94 JD 93 JA 92 TWI 92 WS 92 WA 91
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

This wine shows the generous richness of the vintage while restraining it with fine tannins and pure black-currant acidity. The structure and fruits promise long-term aging. Drink this wine from 2027. - Roger Voss
DC 94

Decanter, April 2019

Prieuré Lichine has done a great job of capturing the rich concentration in the cassis and blackberry fruits that are easily found in 2018, wrapped up perfectly in juicy, vibrant strands of acidity and tannin. There's no...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, January 2021

Blackberry with white-pepper and some tile undertones on the nose. It’s full-bodied with tight, chewy tannins yet so beautifully polished and composed. Lingering finish. This needs time to soften and come together. Best...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

Black, red and blue fruit, smoke, espresso and herbs connect in the nose. The wine is rich, concentrated, lush, round and polished. The fruit is ripe, dark, expressive and comes accompanied by coffee bean, licorice and...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

The 2018 Château Prieure-Lichine is terrific and certainly a step up over past vintages. Pure black and blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and cedarwood notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied...
JA 92

janeanson.com, May 2022

Powerful tannins, this is young, with depth and clear ripeness to the tannins, touches of chocolate, brioche, creamy smoked toffee and cocoa. A burst of heat throws things off on the finish, saved by a eucalyptus edge...
TWI 92

The Wine Independent, February 2023

The 2018 Prieure-Lichine has a deep garnet purple color. It opens with notes of stewed plums and crème de cassis, laced with cedar and Indian spices, leading to notes of sassafras and chargrill. Medium to full-bodied, the...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2021

Very bright up front, with lots of floral lift leading the way while the core of warmed cassis and steeped plum tags along behind. Smoldering feel on the finish, with dark tea and sandalwood accents filling in. Cabernet...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Prieure-Lichine sings of black raspberries, kirsch and fresh red and black currants, followed by hints of powdered cinnamon, lilacs and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2018
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, France, is a notable red wine exemplifying the richness and complexity of its vintage. With a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, this wine has garnered high praise from several esteemed reviewers.

James Suckling awarded it a score of 94, noting its "full-bodied" nature with "tight, chewy tannins" and a "lingering finish." He advises that it needs time to "soften and come together," recommending it be best enjoyed after 2024. Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss also highlights the wine's potential for aging, scoring it an excellent 95. He describes it as showcasing the "generous richness of the vintage" and expects it to drink well from 2027.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown gave it a 91, appreciating its "medium-bodied palate" and "bags of freshness," while Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider commended its "rich, concentrated, lush, round and polished" profile, aligning with a 94 score.

Decanter praised the wine’s "rich concentration in the cassis and blackberry fruits," assigning it a 94 and noting the winery's use of a gravity-fed system and aging in 45% new oak. Jeb Dunnuck gave it a 93, highlighting its "terrific overall balance" and "outstanding length."

Wine Spectator’s JM and Jane Anson both scored it a 92, with Anson pointing out its "powerful tannins" and "depth." The Wine Independent also rated it a 92, describing a "medium to full-bodied" palate with "velvety tannins."

Overall, the 2018 Prieure-Lichine is a wine with strong aging potential, robust tannins, and rich fruit flavors, well-regarded by critics for its complexity and balance.