COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Prieuré-Lichine
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine is the second wine from Château Prieuré-Lichine, a distinguished 4th Grand Cru Classé estate located in the AOC Margaux region of Bordeaux. The wine is produced from the estate's younger vines, applying the same winemaking precision as the Grand Vin. The name 'Confidences' hints at a personal and intimate expression of the estate's unique terroir. Château Prieuré-Lichine has a rich history, dating back to its acquisition by Alexis Lichine in 1951, and is now managed by the Ballande group, continuing its commitment to producing elegant wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Second wine of Château Prieuré-Lichine, a 4th Grand Cru Classé.
Fact 02
Crafted from the estate's younger vines.
Fact 03
Name 'Confidences' suggests an intimate expression of terroir.
Fact 04
Estate is HVE-3 certified (High Environmental Value).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine undergoes a winemaking process that includes macerations lasting from 3 to 4 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in Bordeaux barrels, with a specific proportion of new oak (40%) and two-year-old barrels (60%). The estate holds HVE-3 certification, indicating its commitment to high environmental value practices.
