Chateau Le Prieure

Chateau Le Prieure has been under the Brisson family since 1832, with the family having played an important part in the local political and social affairs. Madeleine Brisson, through her marriage to Louis Guichard, brought the vineyards to her husband’s family in 1918.

Olivier Guichard decided to upgrade the property in 1998, which was later passed onto his daughter Aline and her husband after his death. The small cellar was renovated and modernized, with also a wooden terrace built to allow a good view of the St-Emilion valley.

With 6 ha, it is located on the St-Emilion plateau, bordering Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin.

I have recently tasted the 2002 vintage and below is my tasting note:

Acceptable quality St-Emilion with medium ruby color, a reasonably intense and developing nose showing blackberry and plum, green bell pepper, coffee, hints of savory and toast. Medium in acidity, the tannin is ripe and velvety. The wine is fairly full-bodied with reasonably intense flavors of blackberry and plum, blackcurrant leaf, liquorice and some white pepper. A reasonable finish, the wine is overall fairly simple with a bit of under ripeness which shows it is from a not so ideal vintage. It is ready to drink now and can benefit from further ageing of another 2-3 years.