| Winery |
Ch. Prieure Lichine 2003 4er Grand Cru Classe |
| Vintage |
2003 |
| Region |
Bordeaux |
| Grape |
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends |
| Style |
Red Wine |
| Sweetness |
Dry |
| Body |
Full |
| Tasting note |
Prieure-Lichine has turned things around over recent vintages and is now producing its finest wines since the late 1960s and early 1970s when the late Alexis Lichine was in control. The respected winemaking consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, is partly responsible for the return to high quality at this estate. Already drinking well, the dark ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2003 reveals an evolved, fragrant perfume of melted licorice, spice box, cedar, black cherries, and currants. With marvelous fruit, medium to full body, low acidity, and abundant glycerin, this seductive, lush claret is hard to resist. Enjoy it over the next 12-14 years. By Robert Parker, Apr 2006.
Complex aromas of blueberry, raspberry, and coffee follow through to a full body with soft and velvety tannins and a long juicy finish. So yummy right now, but give it another three to five years. By James Suckling, Mar 2011.
Aromas of blackberry and smoke with hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of fruit. This is a rich and seamless wine with lots of everything going on in the bottle. *Top 100 Wines of 2006. By James Suckling @ Wine Spectator, Mar 2006. |
| Rating |
RP90 / JS93 / WS92 |
| ABV |
13% |
| Size |
750ml |
