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Le Clocher du Prieuré Haut-Médoc 2018 - 3ème vin

Name: Le Clocher du Prieuré Haut-Médoc 2018 - Third Wine
Brand: Château Prieuré-Lichine
Rating: 3.8 (24 reviews)

Haut-Médoc|Red wine

3.8/5 (24 customers)

Merlot

accessible

charming

barbecue

"Château Prieuré-Lichine's Haut-Médoc—a 100% Merlot that's truly a treat!"

Le Clocher du Prieuré was born out of a desire to rebuild the former ecclesiastical residence and to cultivate new terroirs. This cuvée bears the Haut-Médoc appellation and benefits from the same care and attention given to the Grand Cru Classé of Prieuré-Lichine in the Margaux appellation. With this “ Gem ” cuvée—accessible and full of charm—the château continues its legacy while gaining new momentum.

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Estate

Château Prieuré-Lichine

Vintage

Le Clocher du Prieuré

Vintage

2018

Designation

Haut-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

100% Merlot

Regions

Gravelly-sandy soils, vines averaging 20 years old

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine Production

Fermentation for 25 to 30 days in stainless steel and concrete tanks

Livestock Farming

12 to 16 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are one-wine barrels and 60% of which are two-wine barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Beautiful garnet-colored dress

Nose

Rich in red berries and with hints of vanilla

Palate

Charmeuse talks about the deliciousness of fresh fruit

Serve

At 17-18°C

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2029

Guard

5 to 10 years

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with white meat and a pan-seared dish of Bordeaux porcini mushrooms, for example, as well as cheeses

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

With a complex portfolio of vineyards spread across various sectors of the appellation, this cru is gradually becoming a benchmark for attentive observers. The new fermentation facility allows for plot-by-plot vinification, giving each plot its due, and the viticultural choices inspired by the estate’s consultant, Stéphane Derenoncourt, account for the quality of the most recent harvests. The wine possesses all the finesse and elegance one would expect, in a style that is immediately apparent, and the prices remain reasonable.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Founded by the monks of Vertheuil Abbey, the former Saint-Didier de Cantenac priory produced a wine that was already renowned during the Ancien Régime. But it owes its fame—and its current name (the wine was then called Prieuré-Cantenac)—to Alexis Lichine. This famous American-Russian wine owner and merchant, nicknamed the “Pope of Wine” and author of an *Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits from All Countries* that long served as a standard reference, acquired the estate in 1951 and revived it. Owned by the Bordeaux-based Ballande Group since 1999, it comprises 80 hectares of vineyards located in the heart of the Cantenac-Margaux plateau. Étienne Charrier has been in charge of technical management since 2009.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

The estate has been owned by the Ballande Group, based in New Caledonia, since 1999. Since the new winemaker took office in 2013, we have seen very noticeable progress. The wines, which sometimes lacked body and depth compared to the best, have become much more full-bodied. This new ambition and the resources that were allocated were necessary. The reasonable prices make this a great deal for wine lovers.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 24 reviews