Parker, Tanzer, La Revue du Vin de France, Wine Spectator - they all agree: "There is no question that 2009 is going to be one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of our lifetimes."

This is one of my favorite (and better value) Chateaux from the famous Margaux commune. When this property hired Stephane Derenoncourt the famous and hugely respected wine consultant this estates quality went to a whole new level. The other Margaux estates making wine of this quality all cost more.

My allocation in July sold out very quickly. Last week I found that one of the Bordeaux negociants that I work closely with is actually owned by the same family that owns Prieure Lichine. No surprise they have additional supply of this hard to get Margaux, After a little pleading I was able to get a few more cases. A great effort in 2009 and a super value in for Margaux.

From the Wine Spectator: Ch Prieure Lichine Margaux Rated 94-97
" Complex aromas of mineral, blueberry and currant follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish. This is exceptional. Best of all time. Score range: 94-97 James Suckling WS

CHATEAU PRIEURE LICHINE Margaux 2009 Parker Rated 90-93* 6 bottles $345, 12 bottle wood case $649 ($54) .
Beautiful floral-infused black fruits jump from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple-colored wine. Possibly richer, denser, and even more complete than the brilliant 2005 (although it is still too early to say that definitively), this is certainly a more opulent, succulent style of wine than even the 2005, which had surprising flesh for a wine from that vintage. The Right Bank consultant Stephane Derenoncourt has performed some magic here, as recent vintages attest, and the wines are often fairly priced as well. This full-bodied Prieure-Lichine should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.). Robert Parker

Here is more of what the press says about 2009:

"...virtually everyone agreed that '09 will go down in history as the greatest Bordeaux vintage of all time." Whoa! -Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

"The reasons for such high praise? A seemingly endless line-up of remarkably concentrated yet balanced wines, and the possibility that more properties than ever before have made what may end up being their best wine of all time. There are also rich pickings in the value-for-money appellations of Castillon, Francs and Fronsac." -Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

"A lot of people make comparisons to 1982, which I have to agree with to some extent but, honestly, I think they are better." James Suckling Wine Spectator

There you have it. Consensus on the quality of the 2009s.

Cynthia Hurley

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