giving structure and clear terroir markers with a lingering minerality on the finish
Lovely finesse and just sense of gentle calmness and sleek presentation
Cornut is known to be meticulous both in the vineyard and winery
Over the last handful of years Prieuré-Lichine has been the single most under the radar wine in Margaux
2022 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2019 giving structure and clear terroir98 points, Jane Anson "Delivers as it did En Primeur, again giving the impression of a carefully constructed, confident and poised wine, that has St Julien typicity, but turned up with Ducru opulence. Muscular, concentrated, packed with graphite, flint, crayon and gunsmoke, alongside juicy and rich fruit, giving contrasting textures that add interest and complexity. A ton of ageing ahead of it. 3. 8ph, 95IPT. 100% new oak. 30hl h yield." 97 99 points,