Chateau Prieure-Lichine Margaux 2016 750ml

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Chateau Prieure-Lichine Margaux 2016 750ml

Name: Chateau Prieure-Lichine Margaux 2016 750ml
Brand: Chateau Prieure Lichine
SKU: 818319
Price: 59.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.7 (7 reviews)

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SKU 818319

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$59.98/bottle

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DC 95pts

WE 94pts

JS 93pts

TWI 93pts

WA 92pts

WS 92pts

VM 90pts

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A top wine, especially for its excellent price/quality ratio. Great aromatic floral finesse. Regal elegance on the palate: smooth texture and fine-grained tannins underpin engaging notes of black cherry, liquorice, wild strawberry jam and cassis. A long finish.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Margaux

The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.

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DC 95pts

Decanter

WE 94pts

Wine Enthusiast

With vineyards in the southern Margaux village of Cantenac, this estate has produced a deliciously juicy wine. The structure follows a straight line between the tannins and the intense fruit and acidity. The wine should age well, ready to drink from 2024.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A very suave, polished Margaux that delivers iodine and dark-stone aromas and a wealth of ripe, plush dark fruit that follows through to the palate in attractive, fleshy and juicy mode. Try from 2022.

TWI 93pts

The Wine Independent

The 2016 Prieure-Lichine is deep garnet-colored. It bursts from the glass with vivacious scents of black cherries, blackcurrant pastilles, and lavender, leading to hints of menthol and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with black fruit and savory flavors, supported by grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with impressive length.

WA 92pts

Wine Advocate

The 2016 Prieure-Lichine has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a bold, intensely scented nose of warm blackcurrants, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of cedar chest, tobacco, dried herbs and iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate has bags of class with lovely, vibrant black berries flavors and earthy sparks framed by ripe grainy tannins, finishing long and refreshing.

WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

A restrained style, with a beam of cherry, cassis, lilac and sandalwood flavors, revealing a good fleshy feel and solid depth throughout. Light perfume and tobacco hints give the finish some added range. No fireworks here, just balance and focus. Best from 2021 through 2032. 19,167 cases made.

VM 90pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Prieuré-Lichine has a bright nose with blackberry, blueberry and light floral scents, quite precise with impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a bit chewy compared to the Malescot Saint-Exupéry, with a solid, quite structured finish that needs a few more months to soften. Useful! Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

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