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Alexis Lichine (December 3, 1913 – June 1, 1989) was a Russian wine writer and entrepreneur. He played a key role in promoting varietal labelling of wine, was a masterful salesman of wine, had interests in two Bordeaux wineries, owning Château Prieuré-Lichine in Margaux and a share of Château Lascombes in the Médoc.
Alexis Lichine, né le 3 décembre 1913 à Moscou ( Empire russe) et mort le 1er juin 1989 à Cantenac, au château Prieuré-Lichine ( Gironde, France ), est un critique vinicole, viticulteur et négociant en vin d'origine américano-russe. Biographie. Origines et formation. Il est le fils d'un banquier russe fortuné.
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Learn about Alexis Lichine, the "Pope of Wine", who became a famous wine connoisseur, merchant and author. Discover his achievements, his chateau, his books and his legacy.
In considering the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Alexis Lichine held the opinion that the list, some hundred years after the selection was made, no longer expressed the whole truth concerning the ranking of Bordeaux wine.
1rst Alexis Lichine. Bordeaux; Bordeaux Supérieur; Rosé; Sauvignon Blanc; Sweet wines; Noblesse. Margaux; Médoc; Merlot Cabernet-Sauvignon; Saint-Émilion; Sweet Wines; Crémants. Brut; Tasting advices; In the World; Contact us
Alexis Lichine Merlot 2021 from Languedoc, South of France, France - An extremely deep garnet red. An expressive aroma of red berry notes, like cherry and raspberry, and also blackcurrant. With good length on the palate, this win...
