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Château Siran

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2022
93
Lilacs, black raspberries, smoke, tobacco leaf, and cherries load the perfume. On the palate, the wine delivers fresh, red pit fruits, espresso, chocolate. blackberries and a fun, peppery, spicy note in the finish. The wine blends 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Harvesting took place September 13 - September 30. Drink from 2026-2050. 92-94 Pts.

Lilacs, black raspberries, smoke, tobacco leaf, and cherries load the perfume. On the palate, the wine delivers fresh, red pit fruits, espresso, chocolate. blackberries and a fun, peppery, spicy note in the finish. The wine blends 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Harvesting took place September 13 - September 30. Drink from 2026-2050. 92-94 Pts.

4,154 Views   Tasted
2021
92
Black cherries, plums, flowers and a dollop of cocoa pop in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is supple creamy and fresh with a nice sweetness to the fruits, lift and a dusty, edged finish. Drink from 2025-2040.

Black cherries, plums, flowers and a dollop of cocoa pop in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is supple creamy and fresh with a nice sweetness to the fruits, lift and a dusty, edged finish. Drink from 2025-2040.

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Violets, cherries and tobacco leaf show up with ease on the palate. The wine is soft, fresh, polished, silky, vibrant, elegant and spicy. The finish is loaded with peppery, red currants, a touch of espresso and spicy plums. Give it a year or two of aging, and enjoy it over the following 15 or more years. Interestingly, this is the first time in ages, if not in history that the blend was dominated by Cabernet. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93

Violets, cherries and tobacco leaf show up with ease on the palate. The wine is soft, fresh, polished, silky, vibrant, elegant and spicy. The finish is loaded with peppery, red currants, a touch of espresso and spicy plums. Give it a year or two of aging, and enjoy it over the following 15 or more years. Interestingly, this is the first time in ages, if not in history that the blend was dominated by Cabernet. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93

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2021
87
Medium bodied, bright, herbal, savory-edged, peppery red fruits on the nose and palate helped produce a wine that is best for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2023-2029. 86-88

Medium bodied, bright, herbal, savory-edged, peppery red fruits on the nose and palate helped produce a wine that is best for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2023-2029. 86-88

1,627 Views   Tasted
2020
93
The complex nose opens with espresso, spice, smoke, mint leaves and an array of red pit fruits. The palate experience is even better with its layers of creamy, fresh, sweet, luscious fruits and silky tannins and touch of chocolate and spice that kicks in at the end of the long finish. Give this a year or two in the cellar and enjoy it over the following 2 decades. Siran is the best deal in high quality wine in the Margaux appellation today. Drink from 2024-2050.

The complex nose opens with espresso, spice, smoke, mint leaves and an array of red pit fruits. The palate experience is even better with its layers of creamy, fresh, sweet, luscious fruits and silky tannins and touch of chocolate and spice that kicks in at the end of the long finish. Give this a year or two in the cellar and enjoy it over the following 2 decades. Siran is the best deal in high quality wine in the Margaux appellation today. Drink from 2024-2050.

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Incense, spice, oak, licorice, spearmint, smoke and red fruits peek through the perfume with ease. From there, the wine is plush and polished round and supple with layers of sweet, ripe fruits, spice and earthy nuances. Give this 7-8 years of cellaring and pop a cork on the best value in the Margaux appellation today. 92-94 Pts

Incense, spice, oak, licorice, spearmint, smoke and red fruits peek through the perfume with ease. From there, the wine is plush and polished round and supple with layers of sweet, ripe fruits, spice and earthy nuances. Give this 7-8 years of cellaring and pop a cork on the best value in the Margaux appellation today. 92-94 Pts

3,502 Views   Tasted
2019
94
Intensely floral, with a strong note of violets, black cherry, espresso, cocoa and roses on the nose are what you initially notice. From there you move to the voluptuously textured palate with its layers of fresh, ripe, silky black fruit with a touch of spicy chocolate that hits all the right notes. They are doing everything right at Siran these days. This is a beauty from start to finish that for a wine of this quality, sells for a song. As an added bonus, the bottle features a special label design celebrating 160 years of family ownership. Drink from 2024-2047.

Intensely floral, with a strong note of violets, black cherry, espresso, cocoa and roses on the nose are what you initially notice. From there you move to the voluptuously textured palate with its layers of fresh, ripe, silky black fruit with a touch of spicy chocolate that hits all the right notes. They are doing everything right at Siran these days. This is a beauty from start to finish that for a wine of this quality, sells for a song. As an added bonus, the bottle features a special label design celebrating 160 years of family ownership. Drink from 2024-2047.

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The overwhelming scent of violets is the first thing you notice. From there, touches of smoky espresso, sweet cherries and black pit fruits come alive. Silky and polished on the palate, the finish delivers loads of sweet, lush, ripe fruits with elegance and purity. 91-93 Pts

The overwhelming scent of violets is the first thing you notice. From there, touches of smoky espresso, sweet cherries and black pit fruits come alive. Silky and polished on the palate, the finish delivers loads of sweet, lush, ripe fruits with elegance and purity. 91-93 Pts

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2018
93
Showing a good depth of color, the wine kicks off with flowers, forest floor, espresso, tobacco leaf, spice and a hint of truffle. On the palate the wine is round, lush, full-bodied and carries its multiple-layers of sweet fruits nicely. There is depth, length and energy here. You can enjoy this for at least 20 years or more. The wine blends 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, 14% ABV.

Showing a good depth of color, the wine kicks off with flowers, forest floor, espresso, tobacco leaf, spice and a hint of truffle. On the palate the wine is round, lush, full-bodied and carries its multiple-layers of sweet fruits nicely. There is depth, length and energy here. You can enjoy this for at least 20 years or more. The wine blends 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, 14% ABV.

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With considerable color and silky tannins, this wine is rich, polished, lush and round. The fruit is ripe, sweet, fresh and long with a spicy, dark cherry and mocha finish. Made from blending 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the harvest took place from September 20 to October 13, reaching 14% ABV. 92-94 Pts

With considerable color and silky tannins, this wine is rich, polished, lush and round. The fruit is ripe, sweet, fresh and long with a spicy, dark cherry and mocha finish. Made from blending 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the harvest took place from September 20 to October 13, reaching 14% ABV. 92-94 Pts

7,165 Views   Tasted
2017
91
Cherry blossom, licorice, espresso and ripe plums get the medium bodied wine off to a good start. It's the blend of sweet, red fruits, soft, polished tannins and acidity that create the personality. You'll be able to enjoy this while waiting for the 2015 and 2016 to mature. The wine was made from blending 46% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot. The harvest took place from September 18 to October 5 and he wine reached 13.5% ABV.

Cherry blossom, licorice, espresso and ripe plums get the medium bodied wine off to a good start. It's the blend of sweet, red fruits, soft, polished tannins and acidity that create the personality. You'll be able to enjoy this while waiting for the 2015 and 2016 to mature. The wine was made from blending 46% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot. The harvest took place from September 18 to October 5 and he wine reached 13.5% ABV.

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2016
93
Red and black currants, truffles, cherries, spice, and tobacco open the wine. Medium-bodied, elegant, lifted, and fresh, on the palate, the tannins are crisp, the fruits are ripe, sweet, and firm, with a spicy, savory edge in the finish. Drink from 2026-2046.

Red and black currants, truffles, cherries, spice, and tobacco open the wine. Medium-bodied, elegant, lifted, and fresh, on the palate, the tannins are crisp, the fruits are ripe, sweet, and firm, with a spicy, savory edge in the finish. Drink from 2026-2046.

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Deep in color the wine pops with oak, licorice, smoke, red fruits and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, round delivers tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit in the finish. Give this 7-8 years and pop a cork on the best value in the Margaux appellation.

Deep in color the wine pops with oak, licorice, smoke, red fruits and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, round delivers tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit in the finish. Give this 7-8 years and pop a cork on the best value in the Margaux appellation.

5,236 Views   Tasted
Medium-bodied, round and open, this wine delivers tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit both in the nose and on the palate, with a softly textured, elegant finish. The wine was produced from blending 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

Medium-bodied, round and open, this wine delivers tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit both in the nose and on the palate, with a softly textured, elegant finish. The wine was produced from blending 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

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2015
94
Flowers, cigar box, black cherry, currant, and wet earth create the complex nose. On the palate, the wine is lush, soft, silky, and fresh. The fruit shows a cool, spicy edge along with cigar wrappers in the vibrant, polished finish. You can enjoy this now and over the 20 years with ease. Drink from 2024-2045.

Flowers, cigar box, black cherry, currant, and wet earth create the complex nose. On the palate, the wine is lush, soft, silky, and fresh. The fruit shows a cool, spicy edge along with cigar wrappers in the vibrant, polished finish. You can enjoy this now and over the 20 years with ease. Drink from 2024-2045.

5,790 Views   Tasted
This just keeps getting better and better. It is complex, fresh, rich, silky and lushly textured, with loads of sweet, ripe, fresh fruit on the nose and palate. This really offers great character. If you can wait until 2025, you will have a super wine on your hands. And it still sells for a song!

This just keeps getting better and better. It is complex, fresh, rich, silky and lushly textured, with loads of sweet, ripe, fresh fruit on the nose and palate. This really offers great character. If you can wait until 2025, you will have a super wine on your hands. And it still sells for a song!

8,473 Views   Tasted
Silky textures, refined tannins and an elegant, fresh, juicy mouthful of earthy, ripe, sweet dark red fruits with nuances of tobacco, wet earth, cigar wrapper and a background note of licorice are a turn on. Give this about 7 years in the cellar and this should start to really show its character and complexities. Today, there is no better wine for the money from the Margaux appellation than the 2015 Chateau Siran. The wine was made from blending 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot.

Silky textures, refined tannins and an elegant, fresh, juicy mouthful of earthy, ripe, sweet dark red fruits with nuances of tobacco, wet earth, cigar wrapper and a background note of licorice are a turn on. Give this about 7 years in the cellar and this should start to really show its character and complexities. Today, there is no better wine for the money from the Margaux appellation than the 2015 Chateau Siran. The wine was made from blending 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot.

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There is no better wine from Margaux for the money than the4 2015. Thus sublime beauty offers silky textures, refined tannins and a sweet, juicy, mouthful of ripe, deep, red fruits, floral notes and a polished, soft, elegant finish. Prices can only go up. So grab it while you can.

There is no better wine from Margaux for the money than the4 2015. Thus sublime beauty offers silky textures, refined tannins and a sweet, juicy, mouthful of ripe, deep, red fruits, floral notes and a polished, soft, elegant finish. Prices can only go up. So grab it while you can.

9,968 Views   Tasted
There is no better wine for the money coming out of the Margaux appellation than Siran. Character driven, complex, fresh, fruity and with loads of earthy, dark red fruits and violets. Look at the top of my range, as that is where this is headed..

There is no better wine for the money coming out of the Margaux appellation than Siran. Character driven, complex, fresh, fruity and with loads of earthy, dark red fruits and violets. Look at the top of my range, as that is where this is headed..

9,144 Views   Tasted
Medium/full-bodied with a nice polish to the sweet, black cherries, plum and cassis, the ripe tannins, silky textures and long finish taste and feel great. This is probably the best vintage yet produced by the southern Margaux. The wine is made from a blend of 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot . Some of the credit for this super wine has to go to bringing in Hubert de Bouard as their consultant. 91 – 93 Pts

Medium/full-bodied with a nice polish to the sweet, black cherries, plum and cassis, the ripe tannins, silky textures and long finish taste and feel great. This is probably the best vintage yet produced by the southern Margaux. The wine is made from a blend of 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot . Some of the credit for this super wine has to go to bringing in Hubert de Bouard as their consultant. 91 – 93 Pts

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2014
92
Time in the bottle has been good here. Tobacco leaf, forest floor, cedar, coffee bean, and roasted currants create the nose. The medium-bodied palate is forward, soft, fresh, spicy, and vibrant with a tobacco leaf and cedar edge to the red fruits in the finish. Drink from 2024-2039.

Time in the bottle has been good here. Tobacco leaf, forest floor, cedar, coffee bean, and roasted currants create the nose. The medium-bodied palate is forward, soft, fresh, spicy, and vibrant with a tobacco leaf and cedar edge to the red fruits in the finish. Drink from 2024-2039.

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The debut vintage for Hubert de Bouard as the consultant has yielded a soft, approachable, silky, fresh, elegant charmer that will be drinkable early.

The debut vintage for Hubert de Bouard as the consultant has yielded a soft, approachable, silky, fresh, elegant charmer that will be drinkable early.

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This is the best wine I’ve tasted from Siran. Medium-bodied, soft, round and open with a core of licorice, blackberry and dark molten chocolate, this is a property to watch, as Hubert de Bouard is now the consultant. 89-91 Pts

This is the best wine I’ve tasted from Siran. Medium-bodied, soft, round and open with a core of licorice, blackberry and dark molten chocolate, this is a property to watch, as Hubert de Bouard is now the consultant. 89-91 Pts

3,423 Views   Tasted
2013
84
From a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, this medium-bodied wine displays rustic tannins and a crisp finish with cranberry and cassis. 83-85 Pts

From a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, this medium-bodied wine displays rustic tannins and a crisp finish with cranberry and cassis. 83-85 Pts

3,210 Views   Tasted
2012
87
Medium bodied, bright, red fruits, earth and spicy notes lead to a soft wine that should drink best on the young side.

Medium bodied, bright, red fruits, earth and spicy notes lead to a soft wine that should drink best on the young side.

3,955 Views   Tasted
55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, the red berry and herb-tinged, lean wine is chalky on the finish. 84-86 Pts

55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, the red berry and herb-tinged, lean wine is chalky on the finish. 84-86 Pts

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2011
85
Medium bodied, light in style, focused on red fruits and spice, this is a wine to drink young.

Medium bodied, light in style, focused on red fruits and spice, this is a wine to drink young.

6,260 Views   Tasted
2010
91
The years of additional age have really added a lot to this wine. Now, you find a medium-bodied, elegant, refined expression of tobacco, flowers, red currants, plum, and a hint of spice on the nose, and on the vibrant, expressive palate. Drink from 2023-2040.

The years of additional age have really added a lot to this wine. Now, you find a medium-bodied, elegant, refined expression of tobacco, flowers, red currants, plum, and a hint of spice on the nose, and on the vibrant, expressive palate. Drink from 2023-2040.

2,387 Views   Tasted
Medium bodied, pleasant, straight forward, with a focus on earthy, black fruits, with a rustic, chalky quality to the tannins in the finish.

Medium bodied, pleasant, straight forward, with a focus on earthy, black fruits, with a rustic, chalky quality to the tannins in the finish.

6,011 Views   Tasted
2009
88
Looking a few years younger than its actual age, the wine offers red cherry, truffle, tobacco and cedar on the nose. Medium bodied, firm, classic and still fresh, the wine needs more time before it its ready. Give it another 5 years before popping a cork.

Looking a few years younger than its actual age, the wine offers red cherry, truffle, tobacco and cedar on the nose. Medium bodied, firm, classic and still fresh, the wine needs more time before it its ready. Give it another 5 years before popping a cork.

2,953 Views   Tasted
This is quite nice and does not display the usual rustic tannins I often find in this chateau. The licorice, espresso bean, earth, black cherry and floral nose opens to a medium bodied, soft, round wine with plenty of spicy, ripe berries in the finish.

This is quite nice and does not display the usual rustic tannins I often find in this chateau. The licorice, espresso bean, earth, black cherry and floral nose opens to a medium bodied, soft, round wine with plenty of spicy, ripe berries in the finish.

2,974 Views   Tasted
2008
87
Already showing secondary notes of truffle, ash, cigar box, tobacco and currants, on the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft, with a cherry nuance, but lacking in the depth and complexity found in more recent vintages. You can drink this now, or age it a few more years.

Already showing secondary notes of truffle, ash, cigar box, tobacco and currants, on the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft, with a cherry nuance, but lacking in the depth and complexity found in more recent vintages. You can drink this now, or age it a few more years.

2,873 Views   Tasted
2005
87
Austere in style, with firm tannins, cassis, cherry and cranberry fruit and an earthy, spicy, tobacco scented nose.

Austere in style, with firm tannins, cassis, cherry and cranberry fruit and an earthy, spicy, tobacco scented nose.

5,886 Views   Tasted
2003
87
Fully mature, the wine is already on the cusp of the earth, smoke and tobacco side, instead of the fruit-filled side, this is in its prime time drinking window. Medium bodied, soft, and easy on the palate, if you have any remaining bottles, I'd drink them over the next few years.

Fully mature, the wine is already on the cusp of the earth, smoke and tobacco side, instead of the fruit-filled side, this is in its prime time drinking window. Medium bodied, soft, and easy on the palate, if you have any remaining bottles, I'd drink them over the next few years.

3,048 Views   Tasted
2000
90
Nice wine here that is clearly drinking where you want it to be. The nose shows secondary characteristics of tobacco, flowers, dark red fruits and forest floor scents. There is good texture, concentration, length and freshness in the earthy, blackberry filled finish.

Nice wine here that is clearly drinking where you want it to be. The nose shows secondary characteristics of tobacco, flowers, dark red fruits and forest floor scents. There is good texture, concentration, length and freshness in the earthy, blackberry filled finish.

6,259 Views   Tasted
1983
87
Slightly past its prime. Yet, there was enough in the tobacco, cedar, smoke, and earthy, bright red currant aromas, along with a medium-bodied, soft palate, and light, bright, cherry finish to be a nice, easy-drinking, aged Bordeaux with spending time with. Drink from 2024-2026.

Slightly past its prime. Yet, there was enough in the tobacco, cedar, smoke, and earthy, bright red currant aromas, along with a medium-bodied, soft palate, and light, bright, cherry finish to be a nice, easy-drinking, aged Bordeaux with spending time with. Drink from 2024-2026.

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1982
89
More on the earthy, secondary side with a focus on damp forest floor, leafy tobacco, currants, and leather. The palate is fading a bit, but, texturally, the wine is soft, earthy, and herbal, with a cherry and red currant endnote. The wine requires drinking before it continues fading. Drink from 2023-2025.

More on the earthy, secondary side with a focus on damp forest floor, leafy tobacco, currants, and leather. The palate is fading a bit, but, texturally, the wine is soft, earthy, and herbal, with a cherry and red currant endnote. The wine requires drinking before it continues fading. Drink from 2023-2025.

1,909 Views   Tasted
1961
93
Fully developed, the perfume offers a gorgeous display of tobacco leaf, dried roses, potpourri, cigar box, and dried cherries with touches of herbs. Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, and still offering freshness in its red currant profile, this is probably one of the real bargains from the legendary 1961 vintage. Drink from 2022-2030.

Fully developed, the perfume offers a gorgeous display of tobacco leaf, dried roses, potpourri, cigar box, and dried cherries with touches of herbs. Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, and still offering freshness in its red currant profile, this is probably one of the real bargains from the legendary 1961 vintage. Drink from 2022-2030.

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1952
83
Even though this was past its prime, it was still fabulous to taste this at 70 years of age. You could still find some currants, cedar, and wet earth nuances, though much of the fruit had dropped, leaving you with a crisp, overly acidic finish. Such is life. Nothing lasts forever. Drink from 2022-2023.

Even though this was past its prime, it was still fabulous to taste this at 70 years of age. You could still find some currants, cedar, and wet earth nuances, though much of the fruit had dropped, leaving you with a crisp, overly acidic finish. Such is life. Nothing lasts forever. Drink from 2022-2023.

1,567 Views   Tasted