Prieure Lichine Margaux 4eme Cru 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Prieure Lichine
Label Name:
 
Margaux 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 32%, Petit Verdot 5% (vintage blend).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings: Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~93; Wine Spectator ~91; Falstaff 91. Sources: en-primeur and reviews

Tasting Note
Medium‑full Margaux with blackcurrant, black cherry and violet notes, cedar and sweet spice, silky tannins and cocoa-tinged finish; elegant yet structured.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), bulgogi, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; fermentations in concrete vats; aged ~16 months in ~50% new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Prieuré‑Lichine is a 4ème Cru Classé in Margaux, revitalized by Alexis Lichine in 1951; now owned by Groupe Ballande with modern cellar techniques.