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1997 Prieure Lichine

Prieure Lichine

79Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

A picnic-styled claret, this light ruby-colored 1997 exhibits some candied black cherry and currant flavors, little concentration or length, and a watery finish. Drink it over the next 2-5 years. Apr 2000, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 79/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£515.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 9 Marketplace		£46.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 79/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Margaux

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window