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Margaux

2018 Margaux Red Blend

Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux from the renowned Margaux region presents a captivating red blend that truly embodies the elegance of this prestigious area. With its rich ruby hue, the wine entices the senses while offering a full-bodied experience filled with deep complexity. The acidity is vibrant and refreshing, lending a lively quality that beautifully enhances the wine's character. The fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing luscious dark fruits like blackcurrant and plum, perfectly intertwined with subtle notes of spice and oak that reflect its careful aging. Tannins are structured yet refined, providing a solid framework while remaining approachable. This vintage is dry, allowing the wine's harmonious balance to shine through, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of culinary delights or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Margaux

Margaux is one of the most important appellations in Bordeaux. It lies in the southern part of the Haut-Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde River. Unlike other prestigious Bordeaux appellations, Margaux's vineyards are not separated by quality. This means that vines belonging to the most celebrated châteaux often sit side-by-side with those of less exclusive wineries. All vineyards here benefit from the same gravel-rich soil and climate. Margaux wines tend to follow the typical Bordeaux blend, boasting a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot. These supple reds tend to have a strong, stable core of blackcurrant underpinned by a touch of cedar from time spent in oak. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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