Founded in the 12th century by monks from Vertheuil Abbey, the prieuré (or “priory”) of Cantenac has produced well-reputed wines from the very beginning. 

In 1951, Alexis Lichine, nicknamed “the Pope of Wine”, took over the estate and added his name two years later. Thanks to his patient determination, he was able to ass new vineyard plots, modernize the cellars, and renovate the monks’ former living quarters. Château Prieuré-Lichine’s fate was linked to that of the Lichine family for half a century. 

Now owned by the Ballande group, the château has entered a dynamic new phase of its history, thanks to the purchase of 8 additional hectares in 2012 and the installation of a new vat.

A new approach to managing far-flung vineyard plots has turned this diversity into a decided advantage, enabling Prieuré-Lichine to express the full complexity of its terroir thanks to an experienced and devoted winemaking team.

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