Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige
Cru Bourgeois
Haut-Médoc
 Coming from the oldest vines of the estate, this cuvée produced in small quantities, is a concentrate of the qualities of Château Lieujean.
This wine is powerful and support perfectly ageing in new barrels, tannins are mellow and concentrated. They are only asking to evolve toward more finesse and elegance to allow fruit aromas to reach perfect woody notes.
Area of the vineyard
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3 hectares. |
Production |
Around 15 000 bottles.
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Soil |
Thin gravel on a chalk subsoil. |
Grape varieties
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70 % Cabernet Sauvignon
30 % Merlot
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Average quantity of plants per hectare
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8 000.
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Average age of the vines
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35 years |
Wine making process
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In stainless steel vats, echa vat having its own temperature control system.
Long vatting time of around 4 weeks.
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Maturing |
In oak barrels (100% new). |
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 2005 - GUIDE GILBERT & GAILLARD |
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2008-09-30 |
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Robe d'un rouge soutenue. Nez de fruits rouges et noirs mûrs, fond boisé discret. Un style ample, assez puissant, enveloppant une matière de concentration moyenne. Un style traditionnel de viande rouge.
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 2002 - VINS MAGAZINE |
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2007-01-24 |
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Date : 2004
Tasting Notes May 2004.
Dark robe with bright red reflects. Elegant nose of black fruits associated to roasted notes. An elegant and woody wine in mouth with neat and intense fruit. A certain rudeness will disappear soon.
NOTATION : 85/100
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 2002 - VINS MAGAZINE |
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2007-01-10 |
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Date : 2004
Dark robe, with young tinges, nice aspect. Elegant nose of floral accents and black fruits. Tannins are silky and aromas are flowery and fruity. Very pleasant.
NOTATION : 85/100
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 2002 - GUIDE DES VINS GILBERT & GAILLARD |
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2007-01-24 |
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Date : 2005
Dark robe with red vivid tinges. Elegant nose of black fruits associated with roasted notes. In mouth, a wine with woody notes, with a neat and intense fruit. Its youth is giving a little bit of rudness which will disappear very soon.
Nice bottle.
NOTATION : 85/100
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 1999 - GUIDE HACHETTE |
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2007-01-24 |
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Date : 2003
Coming from old vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, this special cuvée is extremely classic in its robe that makes it a little bit severe. However, there is a nice impression that will stay in mind after tasting.
The spices and roasted aromas along with mellow tannins, form a nice whole that can age 2 or 3 years.
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 1998 - GUIDE HACHETTE |
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2007-01-24 |
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Date : 2002
Obtained from parcels of old vinestocks carefully chosen. (3 hectares amongst 50), this wine still carries the mark of oak maturing.
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Château Lieujean Cuvée Prestige 1997 - DECANTER |
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2007-01-24 |
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Une cuvée bien équilibrée qui parvient à marier puissance et charpente tannique, exercice difficile dans le millésime 97, Joli fruit agréablement fondu à des notes boisées (chêne frais, vanille).
Une réussite.
NOTATION : ***
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Brilliant garnet red robe with purple reflects.
Complex nose, with dominant vanilla, that offers beautiful fruits aromas and new wooden oak scent.
The mouth is full of finess and harmony. Strong tannins will mellow in time.
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Steady red robe.
Nose of ripped black and red fruits, discreet woody notes in the back.
An ample and pretty powerful style, with an average concentration.
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Dark red robe. Elegant nose, generous aromas (blackberries). The mouth is ample and presents a nice matter.
Tannins are delicate and tight, associated to vanilla notes. The finish is persistant. A nice potential for ageing.
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Beautiful garnet red robe. Expressive nose dominated by chocolate notes. Generous fruits with rich and ripe tannins. The finish is elegant. A nice volume for this wine that can be aged about 10 more years in a cellar.
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Dark robe with vivid red tint, nice appearance.
Bouquet of good intensity. Elegant nose of black fruits and roasted notes.
In mouth, the wine is elegantly woody with clear and intense fruits. Nice finish.
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A nice aromatic expression where the marriage of woody notes and black fruits is perfect, the "Cuvée Prestige" of Château Lieujean is a rich wine, with finesse and harmony. Silky tannins and delicate woody notes give a sensation of pleasure to the finish. This wine should be kept 3 or 4 more years in a cellar.
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