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| | Vintage | 2009 |  Label 1 of 233 
 | | Type | Red | | Producer | Château Prieuré-Lichine (web) | | Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend | | Designation | n/a | | Vineyard | n/a | | Country | France | | Region | Bordeaux | | SubRegion | Médoc | | Appellation | Margaux | | UPC Code(s) | 087000324558, 3468173341097, 3700232901485, 3700232901904, 3700232903199, 3700232903601, 3700232903625, 3700232903694, 3700232904011, 3700232905803, 3700232906510, 887017050248 |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 203 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by popopdrops on 5/9/2024 & rated 90 points: Ikke dekantert. På det gjevne. (590 views) | | | Tasted by Chrysostomus on 2/25/2024 & rated 93 points: Give it 1-2 hours of air. The wine starts a little bit shy at opening but developes nice cassis-aromas with air. There is some red pepper on the nose too. The palate is very fresh, beautiful silky tannins, vertical pressure, good sweetness in the background. Red pepper, some tobacco and cassis. Very nice wine that will be great in the future and is very drinkable now (with air!). The only thing: don't let it get too warm. Near room temperature some bitterness comes around (due to the hot vintage?) 93++ pts. (1126 views) | | | Tasted by chefdilletante on 11/5/2023: Decanted. Still new oak on the nose. Once past that distraction, quite perfumed. Fruit still vigorous. Not much tertiary development but if you like them fresh, this is a nice place, as tannins are fairly well subsumed. Nice lift on this and pleasant drinking. (1903 views) | | | Tasted by Purple Tooth on 10/8/2023 & rated 92 points: First of a case. Another great buy with clear a sensation of Bordeaux in the glass. Throws whiffs of violets and coffee, with tinges of oak. Really hefty and masculine, while being pretty. This wine should satisfy all wine drinker, new world and old. Drink or Hold (2214 views) | | | Tasted by swade on 7/29/2023 & rated 93 points: Oodles of creme de cassis, lead pencil and graphite. Puts one in the mind of Paulliac. Silky. Fine. In a good place. Drink or hold. 93 (2537 views) | | | Tasted by olalar on 7/19/2023 & rated 91 points: Drinks perfectly if one wants to have some primary fruit left. Not the most complex but very classy and classic. (2477 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Sparty on 7/6/2023 & rated 91 points: Decanted about 2 hours before having with grilled ribeye, then finished over the next 3-4 hours. Had some nice cigar box and leather aromas. Taste was a mix of dark berries. (2093 views) | | | Tasted by tanduybui on 6/11/2023 & rated 91 points: A Margaux that is lost in Pauillac but excellent all the same.
Showing a bit of red brick colour showing its evolution. Not a Margaux bouquet but very black fruit with hints of graphite and vanilla, quite Pauillac like in terms of profile and shape. Body was luminous with fruit, hints of chocolate with fine tannin. Lovely, elongated finish with power and depth.
Dink now to 7+ years. (1889 views) | | | Tasted by Thirsty1 on 6/7/2023: Well made wine. Showing a hint of brick around the rim. Some stone and cedar in there. Medium-light weight. Round but not flabby with secondary notes present. It' good, don't think it's improving. This fits in my "if you've got it, drink it" category. (1865 views) | | | Tasted by EMTAME on 3/25/2023 & rated 93 points: Gave this two hours in the decanter and served with prime filet. Medium bodied, with a terrific bouquet of stewed red fruits, porcini mushrooms, damp forest floor, and a little cedar. Just the right balance of savory elements and ripe fruit on the palate with a touch of menthol and spice on the back end. Lovely, long finish with refreshing acidity providing just enough lift. This has years of fine drinking ahead of it but is in a terrific spot for my palate right now. (1740 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 3/5/2023 & rated 92 points: Académie des Cinquante Tasting and Dinner with the Académie du Vin de Bordeaux (Restaurant Entrepot, Amsterdam, NL): Walkaround tasting, brief note. Powerful, spicy depth, velvety texture, firm but moderate extraction, had balance and freshness. Starting to drink well. (2723 views) | | | Tasted by Thief on 2/19/2023 & rated 94 points: Similar notes as my prior. Green pepper is a little less prominent now. Definite graphite and charcoal. Starting to develop some locha flavors as well. Silky tannins and luscious mouthfeel. This seems to be in its prime. Drink or hold a little while but not too much longer. (1664 views) | | | Tasted by popopdrops on 12/17/2022 & rated 90 points: Ikke dekantert. Pen, men egentlig for fet. Overveldende frukt, pen syre og ok tanniner. Burde få et par år til, integrere frukten. Stadig noe fet dag 3 etter kjøleskap. (1663 views) | | | Tasted by Millennial Drinkers on 10/22/2022 & rated 93 points: Medium garnet and brick red. Lots of tertiary notes coming through on the nose with damp forest floor, truffles and strained cherries. Medium plus and well integrated tannins (6.5/10) with a smooth body. Well rounded palate with red berries, umami and crushed gravel. Long finish. Drink till 2040. (2387 views) | | | Tasted by popopdrops on 10/14/2022 flawed bottle: kork. (1334 views) | | | Tasted by Highlander on 9/29/2022: I wanted to love this wine, having had other vintages in the distant past, but sad to say, that wasn't so. Tannins were well integrated with an hour plus in the Duck, but sadly this bottle was so one dimensional. No Wow factor here at all. Just maybe it needs more time to develop? Bottle variation? Try again in a year or so (1987 views) | | | Tasted by khmark7 on 9/25/2022 & rated 92 points: One of the better 2009 left bank Bordeaux i have opened for this vintage. Drinking very well at the moment. (1981 views) | | | Tasted by SB5784 on 8/17/2022 & rated 93 points: Consistent with prior notes. This remains excellent and a joy to drink. In a very nice drinking window, but this will be fun to revisit over the next 10-15 years. (2113 views) | | | Tasted by popopdrops on 7/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Ånstad (1867 views) | | | Tasted by JHH51 on 4/30/2022 & rated 91 points: Somewhat muted at opening, without the typical Margaux perfume. A little more depth than usual for Prieure Lichine with good tannins and a long finish. Flavors are primary with black currants most prevalent. Very delightful and possible higher rating down the road. (2367 views) | | | Tasted by Zed57 on 3/6/2022 & rated 92 points: It’s in a pretty good spot. Earth and leather at its core surrounded by black fruit. Many years left in the tank. (2406 views) | | | Tasted by ProfByron on 1/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Shows the best of 2009 vintage. Still Margaux and yet modern.
Smoky nose - the equivalent of struck match Australian Chardonnay ? Which meshes with some bitter greens but the core of this wine is ripe 2009 fruit. The whole is complex, ripe, savoury but not heavy, not even plush. (2933 views) | | | Tasted by khmark7 on 1/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Big wine. Rich, ripe and flavorful even when chilled. There is a nice herbal aromatic character and it persists into the finish. Difficult to tell much else since i burnt the crap out of my dinner and it's 1 degree outside so i can't vent the smoke outside very well. (2795 views) | | | Tasted by popopdrops on 1/21/2022 & rated 90 points: Ikke dekantert. Starter meget pen. Etterhvert frukt i overkant. Savner litt tanniner og syre, men langt fra damevin. (2152 views) | | | Tasted by T63 on 12/19/2021: Lee Chias bday. All liked it. Opened at 6pm, started drinking at 7.30 >9pm. Decanted at 7.30. Nice nose and good depth, medium tannins, fruit. Nice (2293 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Winedoctor, December 2019 (12/1/2019)
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Vinous, A Test Of Greatness: 2009 Bordeaux Ten Years On (March 2019) (3/1/2019)
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JancisRobinson.com (2/13/2019)
(Ch Prieuré-Lichine Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (1/13/2018)
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Winedoctor, November 2013 (11/1/2013)
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Vinous, May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150
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JancisRobinson.com (3/31/2010)
(Ch Prieuré-Lichine Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2010, Issue #26, The 2009 Bordeaux Vintage- Futures’ Glory?
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| Château Prieuré-Lichine Producer website - Read more about Chateau Prieure LichineRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
VdB
The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Margaux Read more about Margaux and its wines As with a large part of the Bordeaux vineyards, vines first appeared in Margaux during the Gallo-Roman period.
In 1705 a text mentions Château Margaux . But we have to wait for the end of the eighteenth century and the coming of the earliest techniques in aging for the concept of wines of high quality to develop. The confirmation of this was the famous 1855 classification which recognized 21 Crus Classés in the Margaux appellation. One hundred years later, the Viticultural Federation and the Margaux appellation of controlled origin were born. The appellation, which stretches out over five communes, is actually unique in the Médoc in that it is the only one to contain all the range of wines, as rich as they are vast, from First Great Cru Classé to the Fifths, not forgetting its famous Crus Bourgeois and its Crus Artisans.
In Margaux there is a predominance of Garonne gravel on a central plateau of about 4 miles in length and one and a quarter wide. To the east-south-east, it overlooks the low lying land by the estuary. Its east side is marked by gentle, dry valleys and a succession of ridges.The layer of gravel in Margaux was spread out by a former Garonne in the early Quaternary. Rather large in size, it is mingled with shingle of average dimension and represents the finest ensemble of Günz gravel in the Haut-Médoc. It is on this ancient layer on a Tertiary terrace of limestone or clayey marl that the best Médoc crus lie. All the conditions for successful wine are present : a large amount of gravel and pebbles, poor soil which cannot retain water and deep rooted vines.
It is customary to say that Margaux wines are the "most feminine" in the Médoc, thus stressing their delicacy, suppleness and their fruity, elegant aromas. This does not affect their great propensity for aging; just the opposite, for the relatively thin terroir imparts tannins which give them long life. The other characteristic of these wines which combine an elegant vitality, subtlety and consistency, is their diversity and personality. Over and above the flavour which is their "common denominator", they present an exceptional palette of bouquets, fruity flavours which show up differently from one château to another.
Production conditions (Decree dated August 10 1954)
In order to have the right to the Margaux appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labarde, "excluding the land which by the nature of its soil or because of its situation, is unfit to produce wine of this appellation".
- satisfy precise production conditions: grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare).
Vins de Bordeaux:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Soil: Gravel and silt plateau on a layer of limestone or silt on clay
Surface Area: 1,530 ha |
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