Originally a Benedictine Priory, this Chateau in Bordeaux was classified as a 4th Growth in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux, placing it among the finest wines in the region. However it fell into neglect until Alexis Lichine, then owner of Chateau Lascombes, purchased it in 1951 to restore it to it's former glory. In the years since, it has gone from strength to strength with current winemaker Etienne Charrier producing wines that truly exemplify the region of Margaux.
The 2017 vintage was hard work, but resulted in superb wines - they lost nearly a third of the crop to frost at the end of April but a warm July and August led to the production of a classic wine. The final blend of this vintage is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
Typical of a great Margaux there is a beautiful floral quality to the aroma, with rose and lavender notes alongside the dense blackberry and dark cherry fruit and hints of spicy oak. Full-bodied, with plenty of firm structure, this take a little time open to soften currently, implying a long life ahead for this quality vintage, but with a lovely joint of roast lamb or beef this can certainly be enjoyed greatly in its youth as well.