CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ LICHINE
2013 4ème Cru Classé Margaux Château Prieuré-Lichine
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Margaux |
| Classification | 4ème Cru Classé |
Tasted twice. On the first it seemed a bit sweet and simple until the tannins closed up half way though, but it also has some of the creamy fruit texture which seems to be a signature of these early samples. Rating: 88 L&S (Apr 2014)
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Deep ruby-red. Captivating nose combines black cherry, blackcurrant, sweet spices, balsamic vinegar and violet. Dense, bright and juicy, with very good texture to its dark fruit and floral flavors. Finishes nobly tannic and long, with repeating black fruit and floral flavors. A very successful wine for this estate and in this vintage. Rating: 88-90 Ian d'Agata - Stephen Tanzer website (May 2014)
The nose has the fragrance of red fruits but the palate is richer with more of a black cherry character. The tannins are firm but not over aggressive and there is a richer slightly sweeter feel to the finish. 2018-28 Rating: 86-89 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (May 2014)
Rating: 87 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (May 2014)
Château Prieuré Lichine
Margaux Quatrième cru 1855 As the name suggests, the early history of Prieuré-Lichine starts with the Benedictine monks of the Prieuré de Cantenac who assembled, by the 18th Century, quite a reputation for their wine. The Revolution put an end to ecclesiastical ownership, La Prieuré was seized and sold off with much of the vineyard becoming parts of other estates including Château Palmer. A with many Médoc estates, the first half of the 20th Century was a period of decline. By 1951 Château Prieuré-Cantenac was reduced to 11ha of rather sorry vines. Salvation came that year with the estate's purchase by wine writer Alexis Lichine. He renovated the chais and the château, and gradually increased vineyard holdings by buying spare vineyard land from other Margaux estates. Château Prieuré-Lichine is to the east of Cantenac. There are, now, around 70ha of vineyard, somewhat dispersed around the appellation, with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot with a small balance of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The Grand Vin spends 16 months inn wood (55% new).
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