Winery:
Château Prieuré-Lichine
Brand / Producer name:
Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine
Grapes:
Merlot (dominant), Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Region:
France / Bordeaux / Margaux
Volume:
750ml
Vintage:
2011
Description:
A classic Margaux second wine showing elegance and accessibility, crafted mainly from younger vines of the estate. It offers a fruit-forward style with notes of ripe red and dark berries, soft spice, and subtle oak influence. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, it balances freshness and finesse, making it approachable while still reflecting the refined structure of Bordeaux wines.
Food Pairing:
Grilled beef, roast lamb, duck, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes
TASTING NOTES
- Nose - Ripe blackberries, plums, cherries, floral hints (violet), light spice, tobacco and subtle smoky notes
- Taste - Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, soft and silky tannins, flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, spice, and a touch of minerality
- Finish - Elegant and moderately long, with balanced freshness, fine tannins, and a lightly spicy, mineral aftertaste