Château Prieuré-Lichine
Margaux
Founded in the XII century by monks from Vertheuil Abbey, the prieuré (or “priory“) of Cantenac has produced well-reputed wines from the very beginning.
A STORY
In few words
In 1951, Alexis Lichine, nicknamed “the Pope of Wine“, took over the estate and added his name two years later. Thanks to his patient determination, he was able to add new vineyard plots, modernise the cellars, and renovate the monks’ former living quarters. Château Prieuré-Lichine’s fate was linked to that of the Lichine family for half a century.
Now owned by the Ballande group, the château has entered a dynamic new phase of its history, thanks to the purchase of 8 additional hectares in 2012 and the installation of a new vat.
A new approach to managing far-flung vineyard plots has turned this diversity into a decided advantage, enabling Prieuré-Lichine to express the full complexity of its terroir thanks to an experienced and devoted winemaking team.
AT THE HEAD
Representatives of the Château
Lise LATRILLE
Deputy Managing Director of Development, Sales and Communication
Etienne CHARRIER
Deputy Managing Director of Production
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
78 ha
Production
180,000 bottles
Geology
Pyrenean and Günz gravel
Grape Varieties
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 51% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Ageing
14 to 16 months
New barrels: 40%
Second wine
Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine
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