Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Château Prieuré-Lichine |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Petit Verdot |
Region | Margaux |
Wine style | Bordeaux Margaux |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | A glossy crimson-black hue, with the aromas of blackberry. A soft creamed-fruit substance on the palate, with lots of ripe, supple, velvety tannins and a good core of acidity. Rich, substantial, with a firm grippy finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Bordeaux Margaux wines tend to be deep ruby in color, perfumed and floral, particularly with notes of violets and lilacs, and soft, silky tannins.
Typically less powerful than wines from other Bordeaux subregions, Margaux wines tend to be refined and elegant.
Margaux is the furthest south appellation in the Médoc on Bordeaux's Left Bank and boasts many soil types, including limestone, chalk, cla...
