2018 Siran
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A warm vintage during harvest, and this is showing a rich plum colour, with a satin texture that speaks to alcohols that are higher than usual in this part of the Médoc peninsula. Great quality though, and the Petit Verdot is put to good use in terms of giving lift, spice, focus, depth, and good balance to the exuberance of the year. Appealing expansion through the mid palate, this is a great wine to look out for drinking over the next 10 to 15 years. Marjolaine Defrance cellar master, Hubet de Boüard consultant. 35% new oak.
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James Suckling
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Tasted blind. Perfume. Then sweet and round. Grabs attention. Quite ambitious but also Margaux-like. Grainy finish. (JR)
The 2018 Siran, picked from September 20 until October 18, is raised in around 33% new oak (as usual). It has an intense, focused nose of vibrant black fruit, more floral than its peers, with violet and incense aromas. The palate is framed by pliant tannins and crisp acidity, and delivers gentle grip and signs of graphite toward the finish. An accomplished Siran that is going to give 20-plus years of drinking pleasure.
This estate consistently turns out an outstanding Margaux, and their 2018 Château Siran is certainly no exception. Lots of spicy currants, graphite, sandalwood, tobacco, and loamy soil notes define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, expansive, mouth-filling texture, solid tannins, and a great finish. It's not the most elegant Margaux out there, but it's a complex, character-filled beauty that will keep for 15 years.
About the producer
In the south of Margaux, this property has 36 hectares of vines. There’s an unusually large proportion of Petit Verdot (13%) in the vineyard, something which the team feels adds finesse, concentration and a spicy finish to the wine.