Château Prieuré-Lichine is a historic winery located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate dates back to the 14th century, and has been producing wine since the 18th century. It was classified as a 4ème Cru Classé.
Château Prieuré-Lichine produces a range of wines, including its flagship wine, Château Prieuré-Lichine, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. It is known for its rich, complex flavors and aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cedar. The winery also produces a second wine, Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine, which is made from younger vines and is aged for a shorter period of time.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) is an impressive Bordeaux blend that offers an expansive bouquet of aromas.On the nose, there is an inviting combination of wild blackberry and ripe plum, followed by subtle notes of dried herbs and cedar wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with a generous core of ripe and concentrated fruit flavors, well-integrated tannins, and a long and complex finish. Overall, this is a stunning and well-balanced wine that will please even the most discerning wine lovers.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2036
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Prieuré-Lichine
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.