In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Siran, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Cru bourgeois • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92–94/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2024–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Situated in the heart of Margaux, Château Siran has been in the Miailhe family for over 150 years and was once linked to Château Palmer and Pichon Lalande. Since 2008, sixth-generation owner Edouard Miailhe has overseen a complete renovation, raising quality to new heights while keeping prices remarkably modest. The final blend is often close to that of Palmer with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Petit Verdot for spice. The result: perfumed aromatics, supple berry fruit, fine tannins, and the elegance and finesse of top-flight Margaux.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92–94/100 · Vinous, 28/05/2021 · Drink 2025 - 2045
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…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 16/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 27/04/2021 · Drink 2028-2038
47% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. 35% new oak. 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. (JH) 13.7%
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 90–92/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
Loads of blueberries, black raspberries, flowery incense, and violets define the nose of the 2020 Chateau Siran. It's nicely concentrated and medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and the straight, focused style of the vintage. Tasted twice.