Château Prieuré-Lichine 2025 is a structured and refined Margaux that highlights both precision and depth. Blended from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, it offers aromas of dark berries, cassis, herbs, and subtle spice with a floral lift. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a velvety texture that delivers balance and freshness. Focused and well-constructed, the 2025 vintage shows greater depth and structure than usual, with a long, elegant finish and strong ageing potential.

James Suckling | JS 95-96
Published: May 2, 2026

Well composed, textural and velvety, with currants, herbs and baking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Refined texture with substance and harmony. Focused, lingering finish. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 5% petit verdot.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91-93
Published: Apr 30, 2026

The 2025 Prieuré-Lichine reveals a vibrant bouquet of dark wild berries, mulberries, cassis and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and dense, it’s structured and concentrated, built around a solid tannic chassis that carries through to a long, elegantly spicy finish. Less immediately charming and enveloping than usual, it instead emphasizes depth and power.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Drink: 2030-2045

Super fragrant and aromatic with purple flowers and ripe bramble fruit on the nose – so inviting. Plush, ripe fruit with a crushed velvet texture to the tannins that fills the mouth giving width and weight. Yet the acidity keeps things moving in a direct line from start to finish. Nice construction with everything in the right place. Tannins need to calm but this is friendly, charming and plump – and very cool also. More blue fruit than black. Cola, liquorice and oyster shell. Ageing 18 months, 30% new barrels, 70% one year.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot

Jancis Robinson | JR 16
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Drink: 2030-2040

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. 28 hl/ha. Cask sample.
Slightly reticent dark-fruit aromas. Lighter in fruit weight, the tannins firm and present. Tightly structured and dry and chewy on the finish. In an unsettled stage. (JL)

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