2019 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 96 JS 95 VN 95 JL 94 DC 93 JA 93 WA 93 TWI 93 JD 92 WS 92
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, June 2020

(WE 94–96 points) This wine is poised between great ripeness and a mineral, textured character, while also showing a robust tannic structure. Its richness is tempered by the freshness of the vintage. There is plenty of...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, January 2022

Wonderful aromas of dried orange, blackcurrant and crushed stone follow through to a full body with beautifully polished tannins that are composed and fine. Lots of subtle and complex character on the finish. Extremely...
VN 95

Vinous, February 2022

The 2019 Prieuré-Lichine is impeccable. Creamy, layered and resonant in the glass, the 2019 hits all the right notes. Sweet red cherry/plum, lavender, rose petal, spice, mint and blood orange all build effortlessly. Over...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2022

Medium-bodied, soft, supple and polished, the wine opens with a mix of ripe, red fruits, flowers, espresso, licorice and a hint of cocoa. Round, ripe, polished and fresh, the finish loads you up with its layers of sweet...
DC 93

Decanter, January 2022

Minerality on the nose, wet stone, graphite and liquorice. This is tasty, with a creaminess to the fruit that some of the others don't have. It feels round with fine but grippy tannins that see the wine through. It's...
JA 93

janeanson.com, May 2022

Excellent quality, full of pleasure, this unrolls slowly and carefully, great texture to the tannins, with sculpted, precise black cherry and damson fruits, cocoa bean, liqourice and gunsmoke. 51hl/h yield overall, 45hl/h...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2022

The 2019 Prieuré-Lichine is supple and generous, bursting with aromas of blackberries, currants, licorice, spices and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's round and enveloping, with ripe acids and...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, May 2023

The 2019 Prieure-Lichine has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It rolls out with open-knit notes of plum preserves, wild blueberries, and cardamom, leading to suggestions of pencil shavings and raspberry leaves. The...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, April 2022

Readers looking for a complex, nuanced Margaux should check out the 2019 Château Prieuré-Lichine. Giving up a beautiful floral bouquet that includes red and blue fruits, sappy herbs, and flowery incense, it hits the...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2022

Presents lush plum and blackberry preserve flavors that gush through, flanked by a twinge of singed sandalwood to give it form. The finish is dotted by dark licorice, ganache and earth accents. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

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.