Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2014.
Wine Name: Château Prieuré Lichine Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2014
Appellation: Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Grand Cru Classé (1855)
Vintage: 2014
ABV: 13.5%
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon: 65%, Merlot: 30%, Petit Verdot: 5%
Maturation:
Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, of which 50% were new and 50% second-fill.
Tasting Note:
Twelve years on, the 2014 Château Prieuré Lichine is a stunning expression of Margaux’s timeless elegance—a benchmark for those who appreciate old-school claret. The bouquet unfurls with dried rose petals, cedar, blackcurrant compote, and a whisper of tobacco, underpinned by forest floor and fine leather, hinting at the wine’s graceful evolution.
On the palate, it’s a masterclass in refinement: silken tannins wrap around a core of ripe red and black fruits, with delicate tertiary notes of truffle, graphite, and cigar box emerging with each sip. The balance is impeccable—fresh acidity and polished structure carry the wine to a long, savoury finish.
Poised at its peak yet capable of aging gracefully another 3–5 years, this wine is ideal for pairing with roast lamb, duck breast, or a wild mushroom risotto. A quintessential Grand Cru Classé Margaux with aged charm and aristocratic poise, it rewards the patient with every nuanced glass.
