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# Alexis Lichine

(1913–1989)   Author   Russian Empire

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Alexis Lichine was an author from the Russian Empire, best known for *Wines of France*.

## Quick Facts About Alexis Lichine

Born January 1, 1913

Died June 1, 1989

Nationality Russian Empire

Profession Author

Notable works Wines of France

Spouse Arlene Dahl

## About Alexis Lichine

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.

##  Quotes by Alexis Lichine

> [The best way to learn about wine is in the drinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexis-lichine/the-best-way-to-learn-about-wine-is-in-the-drinking/)

Alexis Lichine

[Best way](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/best-way/)

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> [Wine glasses, like fine wines, have always been a symbol of civilized living.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexis-lichine/wine-glasses-like-fine-wines-have-always-been-a-symbol-of-civilized/)

Alexis Lichine

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/05b/alexis-lichine-69380_civilized_wine-glasses-like-fine-wines-have-always_1769466.png)

> [When it comes to wine, I tell people to throw away the vintage charts and invest in a corkscrew. The best way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexis-lichine/when-it-comes-to-wine-i-tell-people-to-throw-away-the-vintage-charts/)

Alexis Lichine

[Best way](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/best-way/)

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> [A fine meal...is a delight in itself; add a glass of wine-gleaming red or translucent greenish gold-and delectation will be doubled.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexis-lichine/a-fine-meal-is-a-delight-in-itself-add-a-glass-of-wine-gleaming-red/)

Alexis Lichine

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