2019 Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux Petite Sirah That's because neither Pinot Noir

That's because neither Pinot Noir -- nor Nebbiolo -- need dark color for the wine to have depth of flavor and complexity

though there is a healthy dose of Merlot (70/30) here too and you feel it on the palate

This wine gets its name from a 13th Century Cistercian monk who apparently defied a religious edict limiting the amount of wine one was allowed to consume in a day

Blood orange

2019 Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux Petite Sirah That's because neither Pinot Noir95 points, Vinous "The 2019 Prieur Lichine is impeccable. Creamy, layered and resonant in the glass, the 2019 hits all the right notes. Sweet red cherry plum, lavender, rose petal, spice, mint and blood orange all build effortlessly. Over the last handful of years Prieur Lichine has been the single most under the radar wine in Margaux. The 2019 is another fine edition. Class, polish and sensuality make Prieur Lichine absolutely irresistible." Antonio