Château Prieuré-Lichine 2009 – Margaux – 4ème Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic and offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, berries and touches of dried cherry combined with touches of spices, Sichuan pepper, undergrowth / mushroom and subtle touches of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well balanced, silky, solar and offers gourmandise, harmony, tension, a slight richness, a slight freshness and concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, crushed strawberry and small touches of crushed / jammy redcurrant, cherry associated with slight touches of spices, Sichuan pepper, mocha as well as an imperceptible hint of undergrowth and red bell pepper. Tannins are well-built. Good length.