The 2021 Prieure-Lichine Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, Bordeaux, is a red wine that has garnered commendable reviews from several professional wine critics. This wine is produced by Prieure-Lichine and features a classic blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and a hint of Petit Verdot. It is sealed with a cork closure and is noted for its balanced and elegant profile.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com awarded it a score of 93, praising its "currants and blackberries on the nose, with lemon rind, cloves and dried herbs." He describes it as "sleek and refined on the palate with a medium body, fine-grained tannins and a focused, bright finish," emphasizing its elegance. Suckling suggests that it will be best enjoyed from 2025 onwards.

Jane Anson from janeanson.com also gave it a high score of 92, noting its "bright ruby color with vivid violet reflections." She appreciated its "crunchy redcurrant, blueberry, and greengage acidities" and highlighted its "momentum through the palate, smoked earth, capsicum, and savory Cabernet Sauvignon character." Anson sees it as a wine with plenty of grip, suitable for enjoyable medium-term drinking with a yield of 36hl/h.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous commended the wine's "purity of the fruit," describing it as "succulent red/purplish fruit, rose petal, cinnamon, mint, and blood orange," all beautifully integrated. He noted its "silky tannins" and "pretty floral top notes," giving it a score of 92.

Decanter magazine's review described it as having an "expressive and open nose" with "concentrated and lively fruit." They liked its "smooth and sleek" texture with "juicy tannins" and found it "gently decadent and confident." They also awarded it a 92.

William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 90, noting its "aromas of dark berries, orange confit, cola, and mint." He described it as "medium to full-bodied, fleshy and round," with "decent depth at the core" and "powdery tannins."

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it another 92, remarking on its "toasty oak, flowers, and cherries" in the bouquet. He described the palate as "soft creamy and cherry-filled with dark chocolate, mint, and red berries."

Finally, Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com also rated it 90, praising its "solid depth and intensity in its red and black fruits" along with "notes of smoke tobacco, earth, and chocolate." He found it "already delicious" and expected it to evolve well over the next 10-12 years.

Overall, the 2021 Prieure-Lichine is a well-regarded wine with notable elegance, purity of fruit, and a balanced structure that promises to age gracefully.