2020 Château Siran, Cru Bourgeois Margaux

2020 Château Siran, Cru Bourgeois Margaux

Château Siran is an estate that seems to get better and better. We were impressed by the opulent fruit here, which combines with impeccably ripe tannins to create a seamless wine that really shows its origins. With Margaux richness yet elegance, this is likely very good value.

Critic score
93.25/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2044info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

Lots of purple fruit with asphalt and black-olive character. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, linear finish.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (May 2021)
93—94/100

This is powerful and juicy with well balanced, opulent berry fruits - easy to fall in love with. This really is one of the few that has tannins that feel well caressed by the fruits, and the slightly higher than average alcohols gives a flattering feel through the mid palate. Nice job from winemaker Marjolaine Defrance and owner Edouard Miahle (who is now president of AOC Margaux, having succeeded Gonzague Lurton). Tasted twice. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 35% new oak. Hubert de Boüard consultant oenologist. Harvest September 11 to October 3.

Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2021)
93/100

The 2020 Siran was picked from September 16 to October 3 with an average yield of 36hl/ha, and matured in a prudent 35% new oak. It has a superb bouquet of vibrant black cherries, blueberry and violet scents on the nose – one that could only come from this appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent but firm tannins, a crisp line of acidity and beautifully integrated oak. This is very cohesive and offers impressive salinity on the finish. Best Siran to date? I think so.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (May 2021)
(92—94)/100

Inky dark core with purple-crimson rim. Ripe dark fruit, blackberry as much as cassis, plus the fragrant lift of the Petit Verdot. A hint of new oak but not overdone. More savoury on the palate than I expected, with fresh cassis flavours to the fore. Lively, harmonious.

Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com (April 2021)
16/20

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