Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2016 vintage. A blend of Merlot (76%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). Owned by the Ballande family (also Prieuré-Lichine and Villa Bel Air). Amazing value! — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. While this estate has been in the hands of the same family since 1858, it is under the reigns of current owner Eduard Miailhe that Siran is showing its true potential. The vineyards are situated in Labarde, the Southern part of the Margaux appellation, surrounded by Crus Classés Dauzac, Prieuré- Lichine and Giscours. 2016 was the first vintage made by oenologist Marjolaine Defrance, with Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus) as consultant since 2014. It's a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in French barriques (35% new). Obviously it's way too young to show its full potential, but it is a terrific effort, undoubtedly at Cru Classé level. Concentrated black fruit (cassis, cherries, blackberries), violets, licorice and a subtle touch of cedar wood. It displays classic Margaux elegance, complexity, impeccable balance and considerable length. At only 28 euros this is one of the finest values in Margaux that should drink well over the next 20 to 30 years. — 5 years ago

Johnny A

9.0

More Savagnin than Chardonnay but delicious nonetheless. Salty briny savouriness for the win. — 8 years ago

Andrew Lubeck

9.2

So good -- wonderful precision and length. At least another couple years left — 9 years ago

Arnaud Tronche

9.4

Tasted blind. Thought it was the cuvée Sacha from Puff.
Nice and elegant oxidative notes with nice fruit underneath. Salty. It reminds of Sacha because of the softer acidity and oxidation. Really good. — 9 years ago

Michael Spinella

8.9

Lovely. Took awhile to open up but once it did it was delicious. — 9 years ago

Jun Ma

9.3

good. it's 1996. — 10 years ago

Michael Herzig

9.1

Low expectations are everyone’s friendly and it is here too. I don’t recall how I came to own this wine, I expected something simple and flat. It is not. It has spine, it is much richer than I expected- more reminiscent, to me at least, of a Bordeaux like prieure lichine. I am quite surprised, in a good way. Have at it — 4 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.2

Delicious in-flight Merlot on Air Tahiti Nui.
Plastic bottle w/ screw cap 🤙🏻 — 7 years ago

Tony Garcia

9.4

Half bottle. Autumn leaves, damp soil, mature red fruit, hint of orange rind. Dense on the palate, black cherry, spice, nice acidity and great length. Enough structure to keep going. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

9.3

Elegant blend of the perfectly selected grapes from Provence... Sasha Lichine, once again, as had his family predecessors, has done a magnificent job! Congrats! Eating with some soft mild cheeses & ripe sweet melon.... PUUUURRRRFECT! — 8 years ago

Daniel McGeough

9.4

Holy shit... — 9 years ago

Roger Burr

9.3

Very nice French white table wine. It has the minerality that I love in French white wines — 9 years ago

David Burgundypapi

9.0

The Puffer -87. Cuvée Sacha? — 10 years ago

with Martin

Matt Taylor

9.4

Lovely white wine (from Sacha) — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2016 vintage. 65% Sauvignon blanc with 35% Sémillon. At the time this estate was owned by Jean-Michel Cazes (Lynch Bages and more recently Haut-Batailley), but the current owners are the Groupe Ballande (Bordeaux négociants who also own Prieuré Lichine and Baret). Exotic fruit and a hint of flowers. Round and ripe with enough acidity in this warm vintage. Good length with impressions of vanilla. Good value. — 5 years ago

Michael Seely

9.5

Grand Cru.
Chateau Lascombes has been producing fine wine on the same location for about 300 years or so. In the 1855 Classification it was ranked as one of the 15 “Second Growths” of Bordeaux, which meant it was one of the 20 best vineyards in France and therefore - at least according to the French - the world. It’s had its ups and downs over the years but has been a top performer in most rankings for the last 30 years or so. At one point in the 1970’s I believe it was owned by one of the worlds best known wine critics, Alexis Lichine (with financial backing from David Rockefeller). I think it was bought from them in the late 1990’s or so.

Known for its smooth flavors and never overly tannic, I would bet it tasted great!
Parker gave this one a “94” when he tasted it and said to drink it between 2014 and 2020. In Honor of Nick! — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.2

Gracias Sacha. Te debemos tanto... — 9 years ago

Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.2

It tastes like Sacha to me. — 9 years ago

Robert McKinley

9.2

This is a beautiful light and dry rose. I want more! — 10 years ago