2018 CHÂTEAU SIRAN (SUBSKRIPTION)

James Suckling: 94-95/100 Punkte 
»This is a solid Siran with blackberries and hints of hazelnuts and chocolate. Full body and chewy tannins that are soft and polished. Shows depth and density.«

Wine Enthusiast 93-95/100 Punkte 
»Barrel Sample. With more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than previous years, this vintage is structured and full of a ripe black currant flavor. It is spicy and offers fine tannins that will contribute to its aging potential.«

Decanter: 93/100 Punkte
»Another impressive Margaux in this vintage. It's a big wine with real structure and ageing ability, but it isn't too tight and is not too obviously pushing its agenda. This is a lovely Siran packed full of tannins, fruit and acidity - the triumvirate. It has excellent mouthfilling blackberry and pepper notes, with a pretty high kick of acidity on the finish, marked by its Petit Verdot. Harvest ran from 20 September to 13 October, with a yield of 45hl/ha. It is planned to age the 2018 in 35% new oak for 12 months. 1% Cabernet Franc makes up the blend. Drinking Window 2025 - 2038« 

Falstaff: 93/100 Punkte
»Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feines dunkles Waldbeerkonfit, ein Hauch von Feigen und Kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, mineralische Textur, reife Herzkirschen, integrierte Tannine, schokoladiger Nachhall.« 

Wine Spectator: 92-95/100 Punkte 
»Features a plush edge, with warm plum and cassis notes, ample velvety tannins and a long, mesquite- and tea-infused finish that has admirable depth. A distinctive style and should be a smart buy in the vintage.«

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 91-93/100 Punkte
»Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Siran opens with quietly spoken notions of baked blackberries, blackcurrant cordial and bay leaves with hints of scorched earth, tar and tobacco. The full-bodied palate is restrained and elegantly played with subtle earth layers among the black fruit and a solid foundation of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with earth and mineral nuances.«