First day - fairly closed. Dried flowers and a bit of oak on the nose. Dark fruit and a bit of oak in the mouth. Second day - far better. Flowers and a bit of spice on the nose. Bright red fruit, cassis, tannins and minerality. Long finish. Needs time, but a great wine - big upside. — 20 days ago
2018 - Long decant didn’t do much to give this much character or depth. It’s still about 5 years too early. Let this age — 25 days ago
Chateau Siran was, at one point in time, designated one of the Cru Bourgeoise Exceptionnel. I’m not sure if it was politics or the classification was just too convoluted? Perhaps a bit of both? Regardless, I think they have since left the classification all together. That being said, things seem to be going just fine at the estate if this bottle is indicative.
Popped and poured into a Boa decanter about an hour prior to service. The 2020 pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, jalapeño pepper, pencil lead, tobacco, cedar chest, gravel, baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with sneaky, medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with tart black fruit. The finish is long, dark and elegant, by Bordeaux standards. Drink now with patience (and a decant) through 2035+
— 22 days ago
Ruby red, young yet balanced Margaux with tart cherry and hints of grape juice but not dominating. — 12 days ago
Smooth Margaux Bordeaux at the Lighthouse Restaurant, Ft. Myers, FL — 10 hours ago
Was good with brisket. Some tobacco and earth. — 4 days ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2019 vintage. Not as immediately opulent as the 2015-2018 vintages and possesses more punch than the 2020 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Think darker fruits and baking chocolate vs ripe fruits, smoke and newish oak that jumped out 2015-2018. Drinking beautifully now but 3-4 in the bottle will thin out the body and make it a better food matchup. More than a little reminiscent of Lafon-Rochet from St. Estèphe. BTG now tho as a pop and pour, it doesn't suck. 3.26.24. — a day ago