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Prieuré Lichine 2014

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Margaux
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

The 2014 Prieuré-Lichine has a perfumed, floral bouquet with iris and rose petal scents intertwined with redcurrant and raspberry fruit. Then with further aeration, pencil box and pencil shaving aromas beginning to emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, crisp acidity, just a touch of graphite with a clean and precise, linear finish that suggests it will require several years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 2019 - 2035

89
Neal Martin, vinous.com, March 2018

This is a fragrant and very attractive mid-weight wine with plenty of ripe fruit to balance the full, dry tannins, which give it some real power on the finish. Drink or hold.

93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Tasted blind. Sweet – much sweeter than Alter Ego – and a little bit confected but made to be liked.
Drink 2023-2037

16.5+
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2018

Stephane Derenoncourt consults here. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Grapes are sorted by the revolutionary "La Vision" computerised system after harvesting at a very low yield. Elevage in 50% new oak. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Deep purple colour, almost black. Soft, rounded, slick and polished. Nicely ripe and plenty of fleshy glycerol on the palate. The clean, refreshing acidity gives the wine balance. Some Margaux typicity and elegance with a perfumed violet note in tandem with smoky oak on the finish. Well made.

91
Farr Vintners, March 2015

From the southern part of Margaux, the 2014 Château Prieure Lichine is little gem well worth seeking out. Offering lots of classic black cherry fruit, tobacco, herbs, and damp earth, it’s medium to full-bodied, impeccably balanced, and has moderate, chalky tannins on the finish. Like most 2014s, it’s already drinking nicely, yet is going to keep for 15 years or so. Tasted twice. 2018 - 2033

90
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, November 2017

On the herbal side, with distinct bay and savory notes leading the way, followed by lightly steeped red currant and damson plum notes. Shows a good streak of black tea through the finish, where a cedar thread appears. Best from 2018 through 2024. 15,000 cases made.

88
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com, February 2017

The nose is closed the palate tight with some obvious tannins. The mid sweetness tends to be overtaken by the freshness at the back the finish firm and a bit short. 2025-35

85/89
Derek Smedley MW, April 2015
90
Decanter.com, April 2015
Read more tasting notes...

The 2014 Prieure-Lichine has a reserved, slightly tertiary/gravel-tinged bouquet that takes time to develop the fruit behind it. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a gentle grip in the mouth, but attenuating slightly towards the finish that just needs to develop a little more frisson. Probably best suited for short-term drinking rather than long-term, but you never know. Drink Date 2019-2030

89
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Interim En), April 2017

The Château Prieuré-Lichine 2014 has a rather standoffish nose at first, but with a few swirls of the glass it opens up to reveal blackcurrant, raspberry and cassis scents with a light estuary influence just underneath (perhaps a whiff from the Gironde?) The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, lighter in style than other Margaux, but elegant and focused, the finish very harmonious with assiduously integrated new oak. Very fine. Tasted twice with consistent notes. Drink: 2018 - 2035.

90/92
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (218), April 2015

Beautiful concentration and depth to this red with blueberry, blackberry and licorice character. Full and structured with strength and finesse.

92/93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2015

Sumptuous nose with a strong mineral element. Drier than most with less juice. But there is drive here. And some real direction. Just a little dry on the end, but impressive persistence. Drink 2022-2035

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2015
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