Château la Prade 2019

92-93/100

“So spicy and flavorful with lots of white pepper, cloves and blackberries. Medium-bodied, tight and intense. Perhaps the best ever from here.” James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, juin 2020

92-94/100

“Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose opens with classic plum preserves, warm blackberries, licorice and cedar chest scents, unfurling to reveal provocative suggestions of chargrill, red roses, dusty soil and cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has exquisitely ripe, very fine-grained tannins and loads of freshness lifting all the densely packed black fruit and perfumed layers to a long, mineral-tinged finish. Impressive! About 2,300 cases are anticipated to be made.” Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, juin 2020

90/100

“A Nicolas Thienpont wine, up there with Puygueraud in terms of success, this one a little higher in acidity and more serious in aspect. Blackberry and cassis, firm and austere at this early point, with plenty of promise.” Jane Anson, Decanter, juin 2020

15/100

« Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr et subtil. Bouche au toucher minutieux de part en part et surtout éclatante de fruits. Le vin s’achève très savoureux, parfumé et sans angle tannique. 2023 - 2033 » Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, mai 2020

90-92/100

“The 2019 Château La Prade comes from more limestone soils and is a normal blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that’s brought up in a rough split of new and used French oak. It’s another wine from the Thienpont team that is going to represent a great value. Classic Bordeaux notes of cassis and black cherry fruits as well as a touch of new leather, spice, and dried tobacco, all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium-bodied, has good concentration, and enough structure to benefit from a year or two of bottle age.” Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, juin 2020

90-92/100

“The 2019 La Prade hits the palate with notable intensity. Blackberry jam, plum, chocolate, spice and licorice infuse the 2019 with tremendous depth. Readers will find a potent, brooding wine. There is certainly plenty to look forward to.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous, juin 2020

92/100

« Pourpre violacé. Belle intensité du bouquet avec d’invitantes notes épicées et fruitées. Parfums de baies rouges et noires, que l’on peut interpréter comme maturité et fraîcheur. En bouche le vin est friand et crémeux. Il est bien soutenu par ses tannins qui sont suaves et bien enrobés tandis que la fraîcheur assure les arrières. Finale fruitée et rafraîchissante. 2023-2037» Yves Beck, Beckustator, juin 2020