The 2019 Prieure-Lichine, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Margaux sub-region in Bordeaux, France, has garnered substantial praise from professional reviewers, showcasing its high quality and aging potential. This red wine, produced by Prieure-Lichine, is bottled with a cork closure and lacks a specified alcohol percentage on the label.
Wine Enthusiast awarded this vintage an impressive 96 points, highlighting its balance between ripeness and a mineral, textured character, along with a robust tannic structure. Roger Voss noted the wine's richness, tempered by the freshness of the vintage, and emphasized its long-term aging potential.
James Suckling also praised the wine, scoring it 95 points and noting its "wonderful aromas of dried orange, blackcurrant and crushed stone." He described the tannins as "beautifully polished," adding that the wine has "lots of subtle and complex character on the finish."
Vinous, with Antonio Galloni as the reviewer, echoed this sentiment with another 95-point rating, calling it "impeccable" and "absolutely irresistible" due to its class, polish, and sensuality. Galloni noted the wine's creamy, layered, and resonant qualities, with flavors of sweet red cherry, plum, lavender, and spice.
Decanter and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate both offered commendable scores of 93 points. Decanter appreciated the wine's "cool blue fruit flavors and menthol notes," while Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate highlighted the wine's broad, fleshy character and seamless profile.
Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Spectator both scored the wine at 92 points. Dunnuck described it as a complex, nuanced Margaux with a "beautiful floral bouquet," while Wine Spectator noted the lush plum and blackberry preserve flavors with accents of dark licorice and ganache.
Overall, the 2019 Prieure-Lichine is a well-received Bordeaux blend that promises complexity, elegance, and potential for long-term aging.