" Complete expression of the cru in a great vintage, harmonious, open nose, very just ripeness of the grapes, ample texture, tasty tannin, already long and complex. " (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2019) Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding delivery to a "point relais").
Features
Estate
Château Prieuré-Lichine
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2015
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Günz Garonne gravel soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Vatting time of 25 to 27 days with temperature control
Breeding
18 months: 100% in barrels (50% new and 50% 1-wine)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Attractive garnet-red colour with bluish highlights
Nose
On aromas of ripe red fruits enhanced by spices, a grilled, finely vanilla flavour.
Mouth
Round and generous, with good chewiness and a solid tannic structure that time will soften.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red and white meats, roast free-range chicken, cheese platters...
Château Prieuré-Lichine
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 18/20 + Favorite (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Full expression of the cru in a great vintage, harmonious, open nose, very precise ripeness of the grapes, ample texture, tasty tannin, already long and complex.
About the domain :
With its complex parcels of land planted in different parts of the appellation, this cru is gradually becoming a benchmark for attentive observers. The new vat room allows parcel-by-parcel vinification, giving each parcel its own chance, and the viticultural choices inspired by the estate's consultant, Stéphane Derenoncourt, explain the quality of the latest harvest. The wine has all the finesse and grace expected, in an immediately perceptible form, and the prices remain reasonable.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Founded by the monks of Vertheuil Abbey, the former priory of Saint-Didier de Cantenac was already producing a renowned wine under the Ancien Régime. But it owes its fame - and its current name: the cru was then called Prieuré-Cantenac - to Alexis Lichine. This famous American-Russian landowner and wine merchant, nicknamed the "Pope of Wine" and author of the long-revered Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits of All Countries, acquired the vineyard in 1951 and brought it back to life. Owned by the Ballande Bordeaux group since 1999, it comprises 80 hectares of vines on the heart of the Cantenac-Margaux plateau. Technical management has been in the hands of Étienne Charrier since 2009.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
The nose remains reserved, with a note of reduction on a background of black fruit. Juicy attack on a tight tannic structure, taut, elegant finish with floral notes.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Scored (2016 guide) 88-90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16.5/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The cru benefits fully from its new technical facilities, delivering a full-bodied, dense wine with excellent length. A fine classic that will evolve well!
About the domain :
Since 1999, the vineyard has belonged to the Ballande group, based in New Caledonia. Since the new vat room came on stream in 2013, we've seen significant progress. The wines, which sometimes lacked volume and depth compared with the best, have become much denser. This new ambition and the means that have been given were necessary. Reasonable prices make this a good deal for wine-lovers.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (2018 guide) 95/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.4/5
out of 14 reviews
Note and review by M. BERTRAND M. Published on 10/02/2019
My favorite wine An exceptional margaux that keeps very well (2009/10) 15 still young... Always perfect, especially with red meat. Aerate well before tasting.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 27/05/2018
Young and closed, worth waiting at least 5 years for.
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS H. Published on 07/11/2023
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS D. Published on 21/02/2023
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 23/07/2022
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Note and review by Mme MARIE ANGE B. Published on 03/05/2022
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN N. Published on 10/12/2020
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN L. Published on 30/09/2020
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Note and review by M. JEAN-FRANCOIS L. Published on 08/05/2020
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Note and review by M. ARNAUD P. Published on 13/01/2019
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