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Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2016 - Second Vin

Name: Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2016 - Second Wine
Brand: Château Prieuré-Lichine
Rating: 4.1 (29 reviews)

Margaux|Red wine

4.1/5 (29 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

89/100

Decanter

balanced

charming

second wine

"At its peak of flavor!"

“The red fruit is very appealing here, with a richness of raspberries and blackberries, as well as notes of red currants. The palate features juicy and succulent red berries, along with a chalky and piercing finish. Second wine of Château Prieuré-Lichine. Best enjoyed starting in 2023. ” (James Suckling 2019) - A charming and graceful second wine, very representative of its terroir. - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Château Prieuré-Lichine

Vintage

Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine

Vintage

2016

Designation

Margaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Gravelly-sandy soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

25-day incubation with temperature control

Livestock Farming

14 months, 100% in barrels, of which 40% were used for one wine and 60% for two wines

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Beautiful garnet-colored dress

Nose

A broad and complex flavor profile, with lovely spicy and licorice notes and a hint of roasted flavor

Palate

Fleshy and full-bodied, well-built yet supple. Good reach.

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red and white meats, game, a cheese platter...

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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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2018 guide) 89/100

About the wine:

This wine is rich in black fruit flavors, which are preserved in the cellar through careful pumping over and short maceration periods at a maximum temperature of 26°C. The grapes come from a wide range of sites, which allows winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt to vinify them separately and blend them after aging—thus preserving the subtle character of each in the final wine. Bottled in May 2018. 2020–2028

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.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

The red fruit is very appealing here, with plenty of raspberries, blackberries, and red currants. The palate is beautifully juicy and succulent, with red berries and a chalky, punchy finish. Château Prieuré-Lichine’s second wine. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 29 reviews