2014 was a beautiful wine year in Bordeaux, marked by contrasting weather conditions. The flowering of the vines was homogeneous thanks to a sunny spring, then the summer alternated between a beautiful July and a cooler August. September and October were very nice and had warm and sunny days, offering berries of a very good quality.

Blend of the 2014 vintage: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.

The dress is a very beautiful deep red color, dressed with tiled reflections.

The nose reveals a very nice freshness with a bouquet combining black fruits, kirsch cherry, peppery spices and licorice. We also perceive a floral touch of faded rose.

The attack is precise, revealing an ample and consistent wine supported by silky tannins. Evolving in aromatic depth, with greedy notes of ripe fruits and a beautiful acidity, it melts in delicacy on a long finish with roasted notes.

Food and wine pairing:

Chateau Prieuré-Lichine 2014 would be a wonderful accompaniment to beef tenderloin with Chimichurri sauce, grilled leg of lamb, dove salmis, or duck filet and smoked celery.

For a pairing with cheese, choose pressed and uncooked cheeses: cantal, old mimolette, morbier, saint-nectaire and tomme de Savoie.

For dessert, enjoy it with a tiramisu, a Grand Cru chocolate tartlet or an Opera cake.

Cellaring potential and tasting:

Château Prieuré-Lichine 2014 can wait another 5-6 years in the cellar to refine its potential, reaching its peak between 2028 and 2030.

However, it lends itself perfectly to tasting right now. To do so, take care to place the bottle the night before in the serving room at room temperature. Open it and decant it at least 3 to 4 hours before tasting.

The bottles will be kept in the cellar protected from the light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.