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Prieuré Lichine 2016 75cl

4eme Grand Cru Classé | Margaux | Bordeaux | France
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Critics scores
94 Wine Spectator
This captures the essence of the vintage, with a mix of dark plum and currant flavors, accented by cherry and raspberry fruit, all backed by energetic, brambly tannins and mouthwatering underlying acidity.—J.M.
92 Robert Parker
The 2016 Prieure-Lichine took a little encouragement from the glass, eventually revealing blackberry, blueberry and violet aromas, just a touch of earthiness in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin cloaked in plenty of succulent black fruit tinged with graphite and smoke. I admire the linearity of this classic Margaux, quite persistent in the mouth with satisfying freshness from start to finish. I am sure this will reside at the top of my banded score once in bottle.
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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.