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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 93-94/100 · James Suckling

Layered and rich with plenty of ripe fruit and ripe tannins. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a citrusy finish. Excellent like the 2015. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

94
93-94/100

James Suckling

93
91-94/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

91 - 94 points
Wine Spectator
Score 91-94/100 · 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. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Rather a sumptuous alluring nose. Mild and sweet on the palate without great drive, but inoffensive certainly. No great length. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2024-2036

93 - 96 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93-96/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 Prieuré-Lichine is one of the most beautiful and expressive wines of the year. Dark, sensual and inviting, it possesses remarkable depth and textural richness. All the elements are in the right place. Silky tannins, bright red fruit and soaring, lifted aromatics all contribute to the wine's sensual personality. Consulting winemakers Stéphane Derenoncourt and Julien Lavenu are doing absolutely brilliant work here. The new winery, inaugurated with the 2015 harvest, is giving the team the flexibility to pick and vinify smaller lots, which is one of the reasons quality has improved in recent vintages. The blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

About the producer

Ch. Prieuré-Lichine
Prieure Lichine

After 50 years under the direction of the Lichine family, this leading Margaux estate entered a new chapter in 1999 when négociant Ballande took the reins, continuing the property’s previous upward trajectory.

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