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Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2019

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Category	Red Wine
Varietals	Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
Brand	Château Prieuré-Lichine
Origin	France, Bordeaux, Margaux

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Nestled in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation, Château Prieuré-Lichine is a historic estate with deep roots in Bordeaux’s winemaking legacy. Dating back to the 12th century, the château was originally a Benedictine priory, where monks cultivated vines for both ceremonial and everyday use. Its rich heritage spans centuries, culminating in its classification as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, an honor that marks its prominence among the world’s finest wines.

The Renaissance Under Alexis Lichine

In 1951, the estate entered a new chapter when it was acquired by the renowned wine author and critic Alexis Lichine, often referred to as the "Pope of Wine." Lichine revitalized the vineyards and modernized winemaking practices, cementing the château's reputation as a leading Margaux estate. His vision transformed Château Prieuré-Lichine into a producer known for elegant, balanced, and age-worthy wines.

Vineyards and Terroir

The estate’s 85 hectares of vines benefit from Margaux’s iconic terroir—gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage and promote the deep rooting of vines. This allows the vines to express the nuanced characteristics of Margaux, producing wines that are renowned for their finesse, aromatic complexity, and silky tannins. The vineyard is planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Petit Verdot contributing to the structure and depth of the wines.

Winemaking Philosophy

At Château Prieuré-Lichine, tradition meets innovation. The winemaking team employs a meticulous approach, combining traditional methods with modern technology to craft wines that embody the elegance and power of Margaux. The estate’s flagship wine, Château Prieuré-Lichine, is a true expression of the Margaux terroir—refined, complex, and capable of long aging. The estate also produces a second wine, Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine, offering a more approachable style for early drinking.

Tasting Notes

Château Prieuré-Lichine is celebrated for its refined and silky tannins, with aromas of dark fruit, cedar, and violet, typical of Margaux wines. On the palate, expect a rich yet balanced structure, with flavors of blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and a hint of spice. The wine is known for its aging potential, often reaching its peak after 8-15 years in the cellar, though it can be enjoyed younger with proper decanting.

Why We Love It

Château Prieuré-Lichine represents the epitome of Margaux elegance, blending history, innovation, and a commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality. Whether you're a seasoned Bordeaux collector or new to the world of fine wine, a bottle of Château Prieuré-Lichine is always a safe bet.

Wine Enthusiast

we96

This wine is poised between great ripeness and a mineral, textured character, while also showing a robust tannic structure. Its richness is tempered by the freshness of the vintage. There is plenty of long-term aging potential in this wine that continues the great improvements at the estate. 94-96

Roger Voss

James Suckling

js95

Wonderful aromas of dried orange, blackcurrant and crushed stone follow through to a full body with beautifully polished tannins that are composed and fine. Lots of subtle and complex character on the finish. Extremely well done here. Drink after 2025.

Vinous

The 2019 Prieuré-Lichine is impeccable. Creamy, layered and resonant in the glass, the 2019 hits all the right notes. Sweet red cherry/plum, lavender, rose petal, spice, mint and blood orange all build effortlessly. Over the last handful of years Prieuré-Lichine has been the single most under the radar wine in Margaux. The 2019 is another fine edition. Class, polish and sensuality make Prieuré-Lichine absolutely irresistible

Antonio Galloni, June 2020

Wine Advocate

wa93

The 2019 Prieuré-Lichine is supple and generous, bursting with aromas of blackberries, currants, licorice, spices and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's round and enveloping, with ripe acids and a rich, seamless profile. This is showing well out of the gates. This heavily morcellated estate (amounting to some 125 different parcels) is clearly benefitting from a more rigorous selection and better attention to detail regarding harvest dates.

William Kelley, April 7, 2022

Wine Spectator

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Presents lush plum and blackberry preserve flavors that gush through, flanked by a twinge of singed sandalwood to give it form. The finish is dotted by dark licorice, ganache and earth accents. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2034. 18,000 cases made.

James Molesworth, January 27, 2022

Jeb Dunnuck

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Readers looking for a complex, nuanced Margaux should check out the 2019 Château Prieuré-Lichine. Giving up a beautiful floral bouquet that includes red and blue fruits, sappy herbs, and flowery incense, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, plenty of mid-palate depth and sweet tannins, and a great finish. This complex, layered Margaux needs just 2-4 years of bottle age and should see its 20th birthday in fine form.

April 11, 2022