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Confidences de Prieure-Lichine 2022
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine 2022
Tasting
Beautifully balanced, this wine reveals a silky texture, fine tannins, and a lovely fruity structure as the tasting unfolds.
A Second Wine from Margaux with a Remarkable Vintage
The estate
Classified as a 4th Growth in 1855, Château Prieuré-Lichine produces exceptional Margaux wines that fully express the typicity of this superb appellation located on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Château du Prieuré de Cantenac became Château Prieuré-Lichine after its acquisition by Alexis Lichine, nicknamed the “Pope of Wine,” in 1951. Upon his death in 1989, his son Sacha took over the estate until 1999, when the property came under the ownership of the Ballande group.
The estate spans 77.5 hectares, with vines planted on Garonne gravel soils typical of the appellation. This unique terroir has the distinctive ability to absorb the sun's heat during the day and release it at night, promoting ideal grape ripening.
The vineyard
30 hectares are dedicated to producing Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine, the Second Wine of this benchmark among Margaux wines. With an average vine age of 20 years, the vines are planted on gravelly-sandy soils. Following the guidance of renowned consulting oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine is crafted from a selection of young vines, with the same precision and care as the estate's Grand Vin.
The vintage
The 2022 vintage was marked by a mild, dry winter, followed by a typical bud break in late March and a favorable spring. However, from mid-June onward, dry summer weather set in, with three heat waves in July and August that resulted in concentrated, well-balanced berries. Despite the extreme weather conditions, 2022 produced aromatic, rich, and velvety wines.
Winemaking and aging
The grapes are brought to the winery in small crates to preserve the fruit's integrity, then hand-sorted on a vibrating table followed by optical sorting. The transfer to vats is done by gravity, without crushing. Maceration lasts 28 to 30 days. The wines are aged 40% in once-used barrels and 60% in twice-used barrels.
Blend
Merlot (80%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
