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Prieuré Lichine 2003 75cl

4eme Grand Cru Classé | Margaux | Bordeaux | France
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92 Wine Spectator
Aromas of blackberry and smoke with hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of fruit. This is a rich and seamless wine with lots of everything going on in the bottle. Best after 2011. 15,000 cases made. ?JS
90 Robert Parker
Prieure-Lichine has turned things around over recent vintages and is now producing its finest wines since the late 1960s and early 1970s when the late Alexis Lichine was in control. The respected winemaking consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, is partly responsible for the return to high quality at this estate. Already drinking well, the dark ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2003 reveals an evolved, fragrant perfume of melted licorice, spice box, cedar, black cherries, and currants. With marvelous fruit, medium to full body, low acidity, and abundant glycerin, this seductive, lush claret is hard to resist. Enjoy it over the next 12-14 years.
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Château Prieuré-Lichine
One of the most unique Médoc properties, Château Prieuré-Lichine owns over 40 separate parcels of vines fragmented across the Margaux appellation. Ending almost half of a century of Lichine family ownership, the château was purchased by the Ballande family, owners of the successful Bordeaux négociant, Ballande Group in 1999. What started as a priory for Benedictine monks in the 12th century, today, the 77-hectare estate has just over 70-hectares under vine. Managed by Justin Onclin, the scattered plots are planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the remaining 5% Petit Verdot. The 4ème Grand Cru Classé estate produces several reds, as well as a smaller production dry white under the leadership of consulting oenologist, Stéphane Derenoncourt. Driven by passion, the young ambitious team at Château Prieuré-Lichine produces an aromatic, but structured blend with a greater Merlot content, the Prieuré-Lichine red effortlessly displays the depth of their varied terroir.