This is really something for the Prieure. The aromas are vivid and bright and so, so perfumed. Violets, other flowers and citrus blossoms too. Medium- to full-bodied with ultrafine polished tannins that go on and on. Cashmere texture. Long and seductive. Best after 2029.
96 points, James Suckling (Jan 2025)
Enticing aromatics, crushed rose petals, with a kick of dark cassis and blueberry fruits on the opening, well balanced, enjoyable, delivered with skill and retains the appellation typicity while not sacrificing the exuberance of the year. Good quality. One to age, you can feel the tannins holding everything firmly in place at this point. 32hl/h yield.
94 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2025)
This 2022 has a blend led by 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. A rather sweet, smoky and brooding character on the nose, with blackcurrant, blackberry, toasted liquorice, tar and mint. The palate follows on from this dark and somewhat brooding nose with a polished and finely integrated style, with powdery and dark substance, a fine grip of rich tannins, and toasted blackberry and olive fruits. There is quite a bit of spirity oak lactone here, but this will integrate given time, and it does not detract from the cohesive structure and wealth of dark fruits. A very impressive Margaux, the structure and holding up well throughout, even into the finish and length, where the tannins linger long. A smart 2022 from Prieuré-Lichine, an estate that deserves a greater following. Put this one in your cellar. Tasted twice. The alcohol on the label is 13.5%.
94 points, Chris Kissack, Wine Independent (Jun 2025)
Tobacco, dark chocolate, blackcurrants, plums, and rose petals on the nose, with sandalwood and cinnamon adding complexity. Dark, brooding flavors with toasted elements alongside dark fruits. Less vibrant but deeply finessed. Integrated tannins, acidity lifting the finish. Spice and toast linger, ending with a liquorice note. Needs a few years to fully open.
94 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2025)
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