1983 Château Prieuré-Lichine
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Score 87/100 · Drink 1990-2005, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
Dark ruby, with a moderately intense aroma of ripe black currants, herbs, cedar, and oak, this is a full-bodied, fleshy, yet supple Prieure with a long, rich, softly tannic finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 4/90.
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87
87/100
Robert Parker
87
87/100
Robert Parker
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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker
Dark ruby, with a moderately intense aroma of ripe black currants, herbs, cedar, and oak, this is a full-bodied, fleshy, yet supple Prieure with a long, rich, softly tannic finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 4/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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Prieure Lichine
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.