In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Château Prieure Lichine, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Fourth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2022–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 23/04/2019
The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Prieure-Lichine slips sensuously out of the glass with gorgeous raspberry coulis, chocolate-covered cherries and warm cassis scents with hints of candied violets, licorice, camphor and wilted roses. The full-bodied, richly fruited palate is beautifully perfumed with loads of floral accents and has a firm frame of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long with some m…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 22/07/2021 · Drink 2025 - 2045
The 2018 Château Prieure-Lichine is terrific and certainly a step up over past vintages. Pure black and blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and cedarwood notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, elegant and nicely focused on the palate, with a solid sense of freshness and purity. With moderate tannins, terrific overall balance, and outstanding length, it's a beautiful wi…
Jane Anson (JA) — 92/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2022-06-08 · Drink 2027-2040
Powerful tannins, this is young, with depth and clear ripeness to the tannins, touches of chocolate, brioche, creamy smoked toffee and cocoa. A burst of heat throws things off on the finish, saved by a eucalyptus edge that brings in freshness and grip. 45% new oak, Stephane Dernenoncourt consultant, 39hl/h yield, harvest September 24 to October 10.