| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Margaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This 25 hectare property in Margaux is owned by the Miailhe family who used to own Pichon Lalande and a part of Château Palmer. Vineyard plantings are split evenly between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller a smaller proportion of Petit Verdot and a little Cabernet Franc also planted. The vines average 30 years of age with some going back to the 1920s. The quality has improved enormously recently and the 2015 was very highly praised (quite rightly) by the critics. The consultant is Hubert de Bouard of Angélus.
Deep garnet-purple colored. A light waft of reduction to start with tar and rubber notes opening out to a core of red and black currants and red roses, plus a touch of sautéed herbs. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers a good intensity of savory flavors with a lightly chewy texture and seamless freshness, finishing earthy.
Aromas of earthy cassis and toasty oak preface the 2024 Siran, a medium-bodied, firm and angular young wine built around austere tannins that will require patience.
The 2024 Siran was picked between September 19 and October 3 at 45.5 hl/ha. There is no second label this year. It has a light and straightforward bouquet, mainly black fruit with touches of blue, though there is clearly less concentration than in previous years. The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-tinged entry, slightly dry tannins and modest length, with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper on the finish. Edouard Miailhe has done a brilliant job rejuvenating this underrated estate in recent years. This vintage is limited by the growing season, but it will drink nicely over the next decade. Drink: 2029-2040
Mid-deep ruby colour in the glass. Pithy red fruit on the nose, with a strong note of fruit skins. The palate shows camphor and cedar, fresh plum and cranberries together with fruit blossoms. The acidity is lively, cutting through the finish and leaving lingering wood spice and red fruit.
Bright plum and red cherry, pleasurably sappy structure to the tannins, this is full of joy and gives a Margaux lift without having to wait too long. 30% new oak for ageing, 45hl/h yield, impressive quality and a success in the vintage.
The 2024 Siran is bold and juicy to the core. Succulent red fruit, spice, new leather, blood orange, menthol and mocha all flesh out in the glass. A wine of substance and textural presence, Siran delivers the goods in 2024. Tasted two times. 2026 - 2034
Some roasted coffee, dark berries and cassis follow through to a juicy, medium- to full-bodied palate with nicely chewy tannins and a medium-long finish. Well-structured.
