2000 Château Prieuré-Lichine
Community Tasting Note
Julian Marshall Likes this wine:
Sunday, March 6, 2022 - It tasted fine on opening so I didn't decant, just gave it five hours uncorked.
Fragrant notes of roses, red cherry and strawberry, very pretty indeed.
The first sip confirmed how good it was - bright red cherry at first, then some much darker raspberry, with waves of old rosehip and wild strawberry, before a long, lingering finish featuring all of the flavours plus a hint of blackberry, but above all some great Margaux dusty elegance.
Like all P-Ls, there is a slight spiciness to the fruit, but unlike all P-Ls, the texture is really suave and silky.
Rich, but not at all jammy unlike other Margaux 00s. this has perfect poise and balance.
Probably the best P-L I have tasted and excellent value - I suppose that Prieuré-Lichine is the Lagrange of Margaux.
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Comment posted by Purple Tooth:
6/5/2023 8:47:00 AM - To compare PL to Lagrange is an excellent statement for someone who knows quality in Bordeaux. Totally agree with you! Love what this estate has been doing since 2016 as well. The 18 and 19 are both beautiful crossover wines.
Comment posted by Julian Marshall:
6/6/2023 3:03:00 AM - Thanks PT!