Wine detail

Château Prieuré-Lichine

Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux

Margaux, France

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend

ABV

13.5%

Peak 2028-2036

Where it is, September 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2036.

The 21 Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux.

Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2041Peak window 2028-2036

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Château Prieuré-Lichine's 2021 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend from France.

About Château Prieuré-Lichine

Château Prieuré-Lichine's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast lamb

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Duck confit

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Truffled risotto

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021?

Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend from France.

What does Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 taste like?

Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2036. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Le Cloître du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021?

Pair this wine with Roast lamb; Duck confit; or Truffled risotto.