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Prieure Lichine 2005

Margaux, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The finest Prieure-Lichine I have ever tasted, the sensational 2005 has unquestionably benefitted from the improvements made at this property as well as the consultation work of Stephane Derenoncourt. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a glorious perfume of forest floor, blackberries, incense, and cassis. Opulent, with sweet tannin for the vintage, excellent purity, and a savory, broad, expansive mouthfeel that lingers on the palate, it possesses the delicacy of a terrific Margaux as well as enough concentration and power to give it an extra dimension. This wine should be drinkable in 4-5 years, and last for 25 or more. Bravo!

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2008

Significant improvements are noticeable at this Margaux property now that Stephane Derenoncourt is the winemaking consultant. The 2005, perhaps the finest effort from this estate since the mid-sixties, boasts a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet nose of cola, black cherries, cedar, and forest floor. Opulent with ripe tannin, a precocious mouthfeel (an anomaly for this vintage), and wonderful purity and lusciousness, it should be consumed during its first 15 years of life.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2022 30 April 2007

Even considering some of the great vintages produced under the late Alexis Lichine, this estate has never made a wine as impressive as their 2005. Consultant Stephane Derenoncourt is obviously realizing this vineyard’s full potential. The deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by an open-knit, exotic bouquet of spice, incense, flowers, and sweet black cherries and blackberries. Rich and opulent, with ripe tannin, a savory, voluminous mouthfeel, and wonderful definition as well as elegance, this gorgeous wine is a tour de force for Prieure-Lichine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Talented young winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt has been making wine here since 1999. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 60% new oak. Darkest ruby red with a soaring nose of ripe sweet fruits. A pretty wine with oodles of cherry fruit and touches of jam and spiciness.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 10 April 2006

Dark purple. Not especially fragrant. Very ripe. Right up to the limits of ripeness in terms of tannins and therefore soft texture though no hint of overripeness - perhaps slightly too much Merlot in the blend? This should be a very seductive wine. A very, very slight lack of freshness but lovely Margaux suppleness and cleanliness. Restraint here. Well done! Very lively.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2022 10 April 2006

Blackberry and coffee aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Showing a lot of wood now, but serious fruit.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006