Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification
Grape Variety: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
ABV: 14%
Critic Score: 96/100 – James Suckling: “This is really exceptional this year. Full body, very velvety tannins, wet earth, mushroom and currant character. Very stoney. Very long and flavorful. Greatest wine in the history of the estate.”
Vinification: Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation and precise extraction to achieve depth, balance, and aromatic complexity.
Maturation: Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% one-year-old), lending structure while preserving elegance.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2035

Tasting Note:
From an outstanding Margaux vintage, the 2015 Château Prieuré-Lichine stands as a compelling expression of both power and polish. Intensely aromatic, it reveals ripe dark plum and blackcurrant layered with sweet baking spices, alongside earthy tones of wet soil, mushroom, and a distinctive stony minerality. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured, yet impeccably refined—its velvety tannins seamlessly supporting a concentrated core of black fruit. There is both generosity and precision here, with a vibrant mineral edge carrying through to a long, deeply flavoured finish marked by cedar, spice, and savoury complexity. Already highly expressive, this wine will continue to evolve beautifully over the coming decade.

A natural partner to refined, flavourful dishes, it shines alongside roast lamb with rosemary, beef Wellington, venison, or slow-braised short ribs. For a more indulgent pairing, try truffle-infused dishes or wild mushroom risotto, which echo the wine’s earthy depth and enhance its layered complexity.