Château Le Prieuré 2014 - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

par James Suckling le 16/02/2017

This is quite a dry and tannic wine, but it has lovely fruit, and the tannins only become a bit dominant on the crisp, lemony finish. Give it time to open. Better in 2019.

Vinous

87 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 06/02/2017

The 2014 Le Prieuré is fine and elegant, but also lacking in depth. Expressive in its aromatics, the 2014 offers good potential, but that never comes through on the palate, where the wine lacks depth and intensity. This was much more exciting from barrel. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

par James Lawther MW le 28/04/2016

The effects of the new Latour partnership is evident. Beautifully textured with a really fine grain of tannin. Minerality but not exaggerated. Builds to a long, fresh finish. Extremely appealing. 2023-2035

Vinous

89-92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015

The 2014 Le Prieuré is rich, powerful and intense, with notable concentration and a real sense of vibrancy. Smoke, tar, licorice, blue fruits and leather are some of the notes that add complexity through the finish. This pliant, super-expressive St.-Emilion hits all the right notes, with lovely balance and fine-grained tannins that round things out nicely.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2015

Medium-bodied with a touch of oak among the fresh plum notes, this wine is soft, forward and easy to drink. The new partnership with the owners of Chateau Latour certainly made a difference as this is one of the best vintages from this estate in years. 89-91 Pts

Decanter.com

16,75 / 20

par James Lawther MW le 17/04/2015

First vintage with Château Latour as a partner. Dark and dense. Solid fruit extract. Tannins powerful but honed. Firm, persistent finish. Ageing potential. Drink: 2020-2030 (89)

Jancis Robinson

/ 20

par Julia Harding MW le 13/04/2015

Limestone, south facing. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Dark cherry red. Slightly leafy dark plum but has a floral perfume too. Fresh, dry and relatively light on the palate. Very digestible and for relatively early-drinking pleasure. The fruit is a bit little light in the middle but it has been sensitively made and is in balance. (JH)  Drink 2018-2026

Jamessuckling.com

88-89 / 100

par James Suckling le 10/04/2015

Some dark fruit with firm tannins and a lemon peel undertone. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish.

timatkin.com

90 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 07/04/2015

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2015

Features plum sauce and raspberry pâte de fruit notes that stay refined, with subtle structure guiding the finish while hints of sandalwood and tea weave through.Shows a touch of wood for now, but should soak that up easily enough.