Château Prieuré Lichine 2020 AOC MARGAUX Château Léoville Poyferré

Château Prieuré Lichine 2020 AOC MARGAUX Château Léoville PoyferréChteau Prieur Lichine originated in the Margaux area. Originally, the vine was cultivated by the monks under the impulse of Pope Clement V. In the 18th century, wine growing developed, thanks to the attraction of the English for the wines of the region. From then on, these church wines acquired a strong reputation, until the day they became the property of the Bordeaux merchant Durand Delains, under the First Empire. Following its promotion to 4th

the finish lingers on the palate for long minutes

remains spicy and minty in a fresh tension

making the 2022 vintage the earliest since 2003

the Sichel family joined forces with a group of merchant friends to buy the property

Tasting :As an en primeur

has all the qualities of a large bottle

Entering here at 70%

The vines are 38 years old on average and are planted on deep gravelly hilltops

Le vignoble :

with the first grapes harvested in 1252

Merlot (34%)

The wine is aged in 50% new barrels