CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ LICHINE - Margaux - Bordeaux - France (Grand Cru Classé)
2015 will go down in the history of Prieuré Lichine's vintages as one of extreme refinement, brought by ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and amazing density. The wines show modern-style profiles with a flavorsome and powerful palate. Unquestionably, the end of season weather helped make 2015 a stand-out vintage in its time with good balances, fabulous aromatic precision and rarely achieved density on the palate. Most definitely a great vintage for Margaux and for Prieuré-Lichine.
FRANCE
Bordeaux
66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Product Description
Description
2015 will go down in the history of Prieuré Lichine's vintages as one of extreme refinement, brought by ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and amazing density. The wines show modern-style profiles with a flavorsome and powerful palate. Unquestionably, the end of season weather helped make 2015 a stand-out vintage in its time with good balances, fabulous aromatic precision and rarely achieved density on the palate. Most definitely a great vintage for Margaux and for Prieuré-Lichine.
Accolades
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 95 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
James Suckling 96 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Decanter 92 Points
Among the top British wine-lifestlye magazines, Decanter is a staple in the wine industry, offering magazine reviews, international wine competitions and wine guides.
Critique Review
Some very ripe dark-plum aromas with a wealth of sweet spices and earthy notes. The palate has an impressively rich, suave and smooth core of black fruit with a powerful palate that delivers concentrated and intense structure. This is superb Margaux. Try from 2022.
96 pts, James Suckling
This is a perfumed wine, rich in black currants and acidity as well as firm tannins. It is concentrated and dense while also elegant. The aftertaste boosts the ripe fruit and balanced acidity. Drink from 2025.
95 pts, Wine Enthusiast
Beautifully concentrated black fruits on the nose and palate – a classy and elegant blend.
92 pts, DecanterWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Average age of vines | 30 years old |
| Production method | SURFACE AREA OF VINE 77.5 ha |
| Harvest method | START AND END OF HARVEST : - Merlot : 17th September - 1st October - Cabernet Sauvignon : 02nd - 09th October • HARVEST RÉCEPTION: - Grapes picked into small crates - Vibrating sorting tables - Manual sorting and optical line - No crushing |
| Aging | 50 % new barrels - 50 % second ll barrels |
| Alcohol | 14.% |
| SKU | BO182-15 |
Vineyard Info
Just as the history of the estate has been made up of multiple eras and styles, so too the vineyard of Château Prieuré-Lichine is composed of a constellation of different plots characteristic of the terroirs of Margaux, forming a patchwork of soil types that cover 5 of the appellation’s communes. Brought about by unique geological eras, these soils are essentially composed of gravel (conglomerates of pebbles, gravel, sands and clay sediments), deposited by the river during the breaking-up of glaciers during the Quaternary era. The terraces of Günz Garonne gravel, which are incredibly well-preserved and offer superb draining capacity, are the defining feature of the Margaux terroir.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
2015 will go down in the history of Prieuré Lichine's vintages as one of extreme refinement, brought by ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and amazing density. The wines show modern-style profiles with a flavorsome and powerful palate. Unquestionably, the end of season weather helped make 2015 a stand-out vintage in its time with good balances, fabulous aromatic precision and rarely achieved density on the palate. Most definitely a great vintage for Margaux and for Prieuré-Lichine.
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 95 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
James Suckling 96 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Decanter 92 Points
Among the top British wine-lifestlye magazines, Decanter is a staple in the wine industry, offering magazine reviews, international wine competitions and wine guides.
Critique Review
Some very ripe dark-plum aromas with a wealth of sweet spices and earthy notes. The palate has an impressively rich, suave and smooth core of black fruit with a powerful palate that delivers concentrated and intense structure. This is superb Margaux. Try from 2022.
96 pts, James SucklingThis is a perfumed wine, rich in black currants and acidity as well as firm tannins. It is concentrated and dense while also elegant. The aftertaste boosts the ripe fruit and balanced acidity. Drink from 2025.
95 pts, Wine EnthusiastBeautifully concentrated black fruits on the nose and palate – a classy and elegant blend.
92 pts, Decanter| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Average age of vines | 30 years old |
| Production method | SURFACE AREA OF VINE 77.5 ha |
| Harvest method | START AND END OF HARVEST : - Merlot : 17th September - 1st October - Cabernet Sauvignon : 02nd - 09th October • HARVEST RÉCEPTION: - Grapes picked into small crates - Vibrating sorting tables - Manual sorting and optical line - No crushing |
| Aging | 50 % new barrels - 50 % second ll barrels |
| Alcohol | 14.% |
| SKU | BO182-15 |
Just as the history of the estate has been made up of multiple eras and styles, so too the vineyard of Château Prieuré-Lichine is composed of a constellation of different plots characteristic of the terroirs of Margaux, forming a patchwork of soil types that cover 5 of the appellation’s communes. Brought about by unique geological eras, these soils are essentially composed of gravel (conglomerates of pebbles, gravel, sands and clay sediments), deposited by the river during the breaking-up of glaciers during the Quaternary era. The terraces of Günz Garonne gravel, which are incredibly well-preserved and offer superb draining capacity, are the defining feature of the Margaux terroir.
