Château Prieuré-Lichine - Margaux 2017 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Fruité rouge pur, bonne fraîcheur, texture fine, demi-corps, finale un peu astringente, gourmand.

Jeb DUNNUCK

85-88 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

The 2017 Château Prieuré-Lichine is a firm, borderline charmless effort that has mid-weight aromas and flavors, good concentration, and little in the way of baby fat. It might flesh out over its élevage, but then again it might not.

Vinifera

92-94 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Magnifique nez de cendre froide, de réglisse, de fleurs et de poivre, avec un rendu de fruit qui évoque même d’autres vignobles. La bouche est superbe d’harmonie et d’équilibre, de délicatesse, de chair, avec une maturité, une densité et une expression très justes. Vin long, sérieux, vineux.

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Prieuré-Lichine is another in a series of utterly gorgeous wines that have emerged from this château in recent years. The construction of a new cellar a few years ago seems to have made a huge difference in the precision of the wine. Soft, supple and gracious, with gentle contours and silky tannins, the 2017 is pure class. Succulent red berry, plum, rose petal and mint infuse this gracious Margaux. The blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The increase in Cabernet Sauvignon is a reflection of a desire to gradually build the wine on a core of Cabernet rather than a response solely to the conditions of the year. Stéphane Derenoncourt and his team continue to do a brilliant work at Prieuré-Lichine. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Showing deep color, the wine opens with coffee bean, black cherry, wet earth and floral tenors. Soft and silky, round and full bodied, there is abundant sweet, fresh dark red fruit with a touch of oak and thyme in the finish.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Prieuré-Lichine has a light, slightly earthy bouquet that is endowed with less fruit than some of its peers. There is just a touch of greenness here, though not to a degree that bothers me. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, a crisp line of acidity and a pretty, quite harmonious finish. It actually finishes with more panache than I expected though it does require more length.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Prieure-Lichine is scented of crushed blackberries, black cherries and roses with touches of cloves, cinnamon and dusty earth. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of flesh, textured by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This is the definition of a wine to buy in an off-vintage. It has the signature of the last few years, but in an early-drinking package. It's a little oaky and smoky for sure, but handles it well and delivers punch and personality without overstating the case. Ripe damson fruits help to deliver impact, even if the fruit is generally a touch below the exuberance of the last two years. Planted in the vineyard to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.

Drinking Window 2025 - 2038

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018

Soft and juicy, this is an open style of wine. The wood flavors are apparent, giving it a toasty character. At the same time, it has plenty of blackberry concentration to create an attractive, fruity core for medium-term aging. Drink from 2023.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

This is really fresh and layered with currant, berry and floral aromas and flavors. Medium-to full-bodied, integrated and polished. Beautiful. Very focused. More cabernet in the blend than normal. Possibly at the same level as 2016.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Bright and fresh, with a mix of raspberry, pomegranate and plum notes guided by light floral and spice notes. Shows a brambly edge on the finish. On the lighter side but offers good energy.—J.M.