2007 Prieure Lichine
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Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2007 Bordeaux tasting. There is always one wine that comes out of nowhere and makes a mockery of previous judgement. I give you 2007 Prieure-Lichine! It has an elegant bouquet with briary, tobacco and autumn leaves, decent vigor and definition with fine lift. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, harmonious and focused with a caressing blackberry, cedar and pencil lead finish that leaves you wanting another sip. I will endeavor to re-taste this to verify just how good it is. Tasted March 2015.
Mid ruby. Fragrant. Light bodied. Pretty dry on the end. Racy and vibrant. (JR)
Very little aroma, just a little meaty. Dry tannins and quite light in the middle but not green. It is in balance but it is relatively slight. (JH)
About the producer
After 50 years under the direction of the Lichine family, this leading Margaux estate entered a new chapter in 1999 when négociant Ballande took the reins, continuing the property’s previous upward trajectory.