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2016 Le Prieuré, St-Emilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $75)

SKU #1305732 98 points Vinous

Outer quote mark One of the unquestioned Sleeper jewels of the year, the 2016 Le Prieuré is off the charts beautiful. Silky and impossibly refined, the 2016 is a wine of pure and total precision. Today, the 2016 is a bit more restrained than it was from barrel, when it was a more overt wine. That is not a bad thing, though, as I suspect the 2016 is going to need a number of years to be at its finest. Dark, beautifully perfumed and gracious, Le Prieuré represents the height of finesse in Saint-Émilion. Jean-Claude Berrouet consults for the Artemis Group, which is now the sole owner of Le Prieuré. The 2016 is a fabulous wine by any measure. Don't miss it. (AG) Inner quote mark (1/2019)

94 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Paul Goldschmidt and Artemis (Latour) work together on this wine, with Penelope Godfroy as technical director. It has always had excellent potential that is now being realised. Soft, plush fruit and a lovely touch of austerity from the limestone, restrained but with evident power underneath. The tannins are plush and this is an expertly judged, juicy and vibrant wine in the St-Émilion signature. (JA) Inner quote mark (4/2017)

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2016 Le Prieuré, St-Emilion

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By: Ryan Moses | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 6/8/2023 | Send Email

One of the great under-the-radar successes in Bordeaux, the 2016 Le Prieuré was produced during the Artemis (Latour) ownership phase and is a bit of a singular rendition from the estate. This is one that's tough to live up the billing it's been given, but does so with ease. There's a purity and focus in this wine, with a good showing of minerality laced between soft black fruits. The super-fine tannins give it another level of sophistication. For those looking for a more elegant and graceful style of St-Emilion that still has a depth of flavor, this is a superb example. Ready to go now, it can be enjoyed anytime in the next two decades.

By: Clyde Beffa Jr. | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 6/1/2017 | Send Email

I love this wine. Toasty and mineral aromas. Very elegant wine with layers of ripe fruit which hides the tannins.

Drink from 2020 to 2035

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

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France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

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2016 Le Prieuré, St-Emilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $75)

2016 Le Prieuré, St-Emilion

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

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Bordeaux

Saint Emilion