
Château Prieuré-Lichine is a wine estate in the Médoc whose great wine is a 4th grand cru classé in the Margaux appellation. The vineyard extends over 70 hectares on gravel soils from the Günz region.
The history of the Domaine du Prieuré begins in the 16th century with mixed farming but it was not until the beginning of the 18th century that the estate devoted itself almost exclusively to vines and that the wine of the Prieuré was recognized. It was then the property of the church, but after the French Revolution it became the property of the Bordeaux wine merchant, Durand Delains.
The modern history of Château Prieuré-Lichine is marked by Alexis Lichine who acquired Château Prieuré-Cantenac, its name at the time, in 1951. The revival of the Château is the result of his efforts and his obstinacy: extension of the vineyard, reconstruction of the old ecclesiastical building, modernisation of the facilities. An excellent winemaker and taster, an outstanding trader, he conquered international markets, particularly the United States, and was also the author of several reference works. He was recognized worldwide as an expert in Bordeaux wines when he passed away at Château Prieuré-Lichine in 1989. He was also the owner of Château Lascombes 2nd Grand Cru Classé de Margaux.
Château Prieuré-Lichine now belongs to the Ballande Group, advised by oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt.
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