{"product_id":"chateau-prieure-lichine-margaux-2018-750ml","title":"Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2018 is a powerful yet polished expression of the Margaux appellation, earning 94 points from both James Suckling and Decanter. The wine opens with aromas of blackberry, cassis, damson, black raspberry, spice and lilac, while the full-bodied palate delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness and impressive depth. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, it finishes long and richly spiced, with excellent ageing potential through the 2040s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 8, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry with white-pepper and some tile undertones on the nose. It’s full-bodied with tight, chewy tannins yet so beautifully polished and composed. Lingering finish. This needs time to soften and come together. Best after 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 10, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower, character and succulence abound with well-handled cassis and damson fruits. This is good-quality with chocolate shavings, silky tannins and a heavily spiced finish. A yield of 35hl\/ha. 45% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2036\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Prieure-Lichine sings of black raspberries, kirsch and fresh red and black currants, followed by hints of powdered cinnamon, lilacs and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate is delicately played with bags of freshness and a soft texture framing the red berry and spicy layers, finishing with an herbal lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Jan 19, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2044\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Intense, savoury nose. Composed and mouth-filling with a dry end but lots of purple fruit (elderberry?) on the way there. Clean and cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrieure-lichine.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 is the quintessential expression of great Cabernet Sauvignon vintages. The dry end of season weather brought out all the elegance and breed of this king grape variety of the Médoc. The 2018 growing season was defined by two very distinct periods: a rainy beginning to the cycle with a high level of fungal disease threat, particularly of downy mildew which was very severe, followed by a period of very dry weather that set in at the beginning of July. The abundant rain that fell in winter and spring ensured good water reserves for the vines for the whole of the vine cycle. The first signs of water deficit stress appeared at the end of September and succeeded in concentrating the thick-skinned berries.\u003cbr\u003eThis year once again, the work done in the vineyard proved decisive in bringing the grapes of Prieuré-Lichine’s patchwork of vineyard plots to full ripeness. The harvesting was performed without one single break enabling us to pick perfectly healthy grapes in each sector of the vineyard.\u003cbr\u003ePigeage (punching down the cap of skins), enabling the release of the juices during the fermentation through physical means, was an extra asset in the extraction of ripe, silky tannins. The structured and dynamic Cabernet Sauvignon grapes provided the balance for the Merlot, which was rich in alcohol.\u003cbr\u003eThe numerous qualities of the vintage can be found in Confidences 2018, whose gourmet expression and velvety structure ensure immediate drinking pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41327867297856,"sku":"RDFR20182853","price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-prieure-lichine-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1763982992","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/chateau-prieure-lichine-margaux-2018-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}