Château Prieuré-Lichine
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Opened four hours prior to service and decanted for 45 minutes before returning to the bottle. The 1982 pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate stating of the tears. There remained some sediment despite being decanted. On the nose, the wine is vinous with an intriguing combination of ripe and desiccated (mostly) fruits: cassis, brambles, green bell pepper, leather, tobacco and a hint of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is elegant, refined and satisfying. This is a classic expression of Margaux and certainly at peak. Sublime. Drink now through 2032+.
Opened four hours prior to service and decanted for 45 minutes before returning to the bottle. The 1982 pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate stating of the tears. There remained some sediment despite being decanted. On the nose, the wine is vinous with an intriguing combination of ripe and desiccated (mostly) fruits: cassis, brambles, green bell pepper, leather, tobacco and a hint of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is elegant, refined and satisfying. This is a classic expression of Margaux and certainly at peak. Sublime. Drink now through 2032+.
Jun 25th, 2024
The last bottle at Mick’s Cellar tasting last Saturday and what a finale it was. Amazingly rich and full bodied for a 42 year old wine from the fabulous 1982 vintage in Bordeaux. One of the best wines (probably top 3) I’ve ever had was the 1982 Chateau Margaux and this nearby neighbour just reinforces that tasting some years ago. Plenty of red and black berry. Full bodied and delicious, still with a future. Supple fluid tannins with a loong finish. A treat to taste this. Thanks Mick.
The last bottle at Mick’s Cellar tasting last Saturday and what a finale it was. Amazingly rich and full bodied for a 42 year old wine from the fabulous 1982 vintage in Bordeaux. One of the best wines (probably top 3) I’ve ever had was the 1982 Chateau Margaux and this nearby neighbour just reinforces that tasting some years ago. Plenty of red and black berry. Full bodied and delicious, still with a future. Supple fluid tannins with a loong finish. A treat to taste this. Thanks Mick.
Jun 22nd, 2024
Oh thank you Philadelphia !!!
Oh thank you Philadelphia !!!
Jan 22nd, 2017
82 vintage still holding its own. Fruit is long gone, but still very smooth and all the qualities of a Margaux. Personally, my tastes have changed in the past 50 years…I would much prefer a bold and intense Howell Mountain cab to the subtleties of a good Bordeaux.
82 vintage still holding its own. Fruit is long gone, but still very smooth and all the qualities of a Margaux. Personally, my tastes have changed in the past 50 years…I would much prefer a bold and intense Howell Mountain cab to the subtleties of a good Bordeaux.
Dec 7th, 2021
Evening in Vermont.... got this as a gift. Not too far gone but time to drink.
Evening in Vermont.... got this as a gift. Not too far gone but time to drink.
Jul 15th, 202017.5/20 (93/100) Вино с красивым и элегантным букетом, в котором преобладают тона специй и пряностей - лавровый лист, чёрный перец, гвоздика, корица, мускатный орех, дополненные сухими чёрными ягодами, тонами подлеска и сигарной коробки. Довольно высокая кислотность и приятные, бархатистые танины. Отлично!
17.5/20 (93/100) Вино с красивым и элегантным букетом, в котором преобладают тона специй и пряностей - лавровый лист, чёрный перец, гвоздика, корица, мускатный орех, дополненные сухими чёрными ягодами, тонами подлеска и сигарной коробки. Довольно высокая кислотность и приятные, бархатистые танины. Отлично!
Dec 9th, 2017
Just as advertised: still very drinkable, berry nose, cedar notes, nice treat!
Just as advertised: still very drinkable, berry nose, cedar notes, nice treat!
Nov 18th, 2017
Hibernia. Getting a bit over the hill but still nice.
Hibernia. Getting a bit over the hill but still nice.
Dec 5th, 2014