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WEINWISSER: "Tiefe Farbe, wie noch nie bei einer Fassprobe, tiefes Violett-Granat. Herrlich duftiges, reiches Bouquet, viel schwarze Kirschen, Heidelbeernoten. Im Gaumen seidig, fein und mit unendlich vielen Facetten, mundfüllende Aromatik, tiefgründige Cabernet-Würze im lagen Finale. Einer der grössten Weine in der Geschichte des Weingutes, kann sich zum Margaux-Klassiker entwickeln."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A sleeper of the vintage, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Prieure-Lichine is all about finesse and flavor intensity. Not a blockbuster, but rather a wine of sensual appeal, it offers superb aromatics of cherry liqueur, underbrush, cedar, and spring flowers. Silky and soft, with medium body, beautiful fruit, and a depth that builds incrementally, this consumer-friendly Margaux can be enjoyed over the next 12-15 years. This defines charm."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Medium bodied, soft, silky, fresh and displays its ripe, dark cherry, forest floor, coffee and tobacco character easily. The wine is drinking in its sweet spot today. Deceptively easy to drink today, there is no reason to age this hoping for further development. The wine was produced from a blend 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot."