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1855 Grand Cru Classe – 4th Growth
The history of wine production at Chateau Prieure Lichine started in the 12th century when the monks of the Priory of Cantenac (prieure) made their well-regarded white wines.
Alexis Lichine, a wine merchant of Russian and American descent known as “Pope of Wine” acquired the chateau in 1951 and added his name to the chateau two years later. During 50 years of ownership by the Lichine family, the chateau added new plots, modernized its cellars, and renovated the monks living quarters.
Today, the chateau is owned by the Ballande family, who permanently reside in New Caledonia.
The chateau has an interesting history, the new vat room of the chateau is one of the best I have seen, and the wines are excellent.
Visits
Open from Monday to Saturday, holidays included, from 9 am to 12.30 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The chateau offers a very interesting expanded program of visits, tastings, and workshops.
Besides a guided tour of the historic Bordeaux chateau, you can come just for a tasting in one of the best tasting rooms in Bordeaux.
At the chateau, you can taste Margaux and Haut Medoc reds as well as white which is rare for the Medoc region.
Make an appointment to visit the chateau.
Wines
Red wines
Chateau Prieure Lichine, Margaux
Confidences de Prieure Lichine, Margaux
Le Clocher du Prieure Lichine, Haut-Medoc
White wines
Le Blanc du Chateau Prieure-Lichine, Bordeaux white
Grape varieties
55% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
5% Petit Verdot
Best years
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2000
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I travel for wine in Europe, collecting the best wineries to visit, best places to stay and eat.
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