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Alexis Lichine
AuthorBooks · Second hand1913-1989
Alexis Lichine 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. He was married to actress Arlene Dahl from 1965 until it was annulled two years later.
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About Alexis Lichine
Birth
1913
Death
1989
Alexis Lichine 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. He was married to actress Arlene Dahl from 1965 until it was annulled two years later.
Alexis Lichine was born in Moscow and built a fascinating career as a wine writer and entrepreneur.
His major work, Wines of France, remains an essential reference for any wine enthusiast.
Throughout his life, Lichine published a total of 14 books dedicated to the world of wine and French culture.
Beyond his writing, he served as a military officer and became a highly influential wine merchant.
His legacy endures as one of the most authoritative voices in literature on winemaking and tasting.
