CONFIDENCES DE PRIEURE LICHINE AOC MARGAUX

WINERY HISTORY

Located in Cantenac, on the prestigious Margaux appellation, the history of the Château Prieuré-Lichine began in the 15th century, when it was created by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Vertheuil in Médoc. Privatized in the French Revolution, the Château Prieuré of Cantenac has been owned by many families before being bought in 1951 by Alexis Lichine, Russian origin, great man of wine and words, author of the famous Encyclopedia of Wines and Alcohols. He renamed the estate in 1953, under the name of Château Prieuré-Lichine.

WINE MAKING PROCESSES

The grapes were harvested from the vines under 25 years old. Once grapes were picked, they were taken to winery and made up the winemaking process same as Grand Cru process.

FOOD PAIRINGS