Chateau Le Prieure • St. Emilion, France
Château Le Prieuré is a Merlot-dominated Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru produced from old vines on the limestone plateau and so…Château Le Prieuré is a Merlot-dominated Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru produced from old vines on the limestone plateau and south‑facing clay‑limestone slopes immediately adjacent to the medieval town, revealing a focused, terroir-driven profile.…Learn More »
$45
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
92
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Red and black plums, ripe cherry and a touch of earth give 2019 Château Le Prieuré a quietly seductive personality, with a refined, medium to full-bodied palate that feels bright rather than heavy. The tannins are fine and chalky, framing juicy fruit and a lingering finish laced with hints of blood orange and fresh herbs. This vintage shows classic Saint-Émilion charm in an elegant, slightly restrained style that promises more nuance with a few years of cellaring.
Roast duck with cherries; Herb-crusted lamb chops; Wild mushroom risotto
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Château Le Prieuré is a Merlot-dominated Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru produced from old vines on the limestone plateau and south‑facing clay‑limestone slopes immediately adjacent to the medieval town, revealing a focused, terroir-driven profile. The wine typically shows ripe black fruit and licorice aromas framed by floral lift, silky Merlot texture, mineral/lemony streaks from the limestone soils, and refined tannins from careful vinification and barrel/amphora ageing.