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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Prieuré-Lichine offers up copious red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and mint. This is very nicely perfumed. Silky tannins add to an impression of finesse. There is just a touch of dryness on the finish, which is the only real question mark here. Tasted two times. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Prieuré-Lichine has a well-defined and quite detailed bouquet with pretty black cherries, cedar and wilted violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, with light tannins matched by a crisp bead of acidity. It doesn't possess a dense or concentrated finish, yet there is balance here, and it will provide very pleasant drinking for 15 to 18 years. This is just a delicious Margaux wine in the making. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Fleshy and demonstrative, the 2023 Prieuré-Lichine offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums and smoke, framed by creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and textural, with good depth and persistence, it's a strong effort that will offer a broad drinking window in a more modern style. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Château Prieuré-Lichine checks in as 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, raised in 35% new oak. Its deeper ruby hue is followed by gorgeous aromatics of cassis and black raspberries as well as classy oak and savory flower-like nuances. With medium-bodied richness, a supple, elegant mouthfeel, and ripe tannins, it's very much in the more mid-weight style of the vintage yet has tons of character, complexity, and length. It's going to need 4-5 years in the cellar, but it’s clearly a terrific effort. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Belle couleur sombre. Nez intense, au fruité mûr et subtil. Bouche délicate et suave, avec un gras fin parcourant le palais. Le vin évolue savoureux sur une belle longueur et un déroulé rarement vu aussi uni depuis le millésime 2005. Un renouveau. Assemblage : 64 % cabernet sauvignon, 31 % merlot, 5 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°. Rendement : 43 hl/ha. Elevage 35 % barriques neuves, 65 % barriques d’un vin. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A very fine and polished PL with blackcurrant, fresh-herb, terracotta and crunchy-seed character. Medium body, fine and focused tannins and a flavorful finish. Lots there in a classic way. 04/2024