Chateau Siran 2020

- WINESPECTATOR (10/2022): „Bordeaux’s Château Siran has revealed its new artist label for the 2020 vintage, created by French-Chilean painter and sculptor Federica Matta. It marks a return to the estate’s artist labels, a tradition that started in 1980 but was discontinued after 2004.
Each illustrated label reflects an important event of the year. 2020 was marked by COVID and the several confinements which we all lived,” Château Siran owner Édouard Miailhe told Wine Spectator. “This period allowed us to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life and, in particular, to be closer to nature.”“

- 90-92 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Lisa Perrotti-Brown: „Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Siran features notes of blackcurrant jelly, ripe redcurrants and raspberry leaves, plus suggestions of wild sage, tar and underbrush, with a waft of wild mushrooms. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and refreshing, delivering approachable, soft tannins and plenty of red berry layers, finishing earthy.“

- 95 Punkte WINE ENTHSUSIAST, Roger Voss: „Barrel Sample. All the elements are showing well in this wine from the southern end of Margaux. It's an estate that is showing great promise and the wine brings together great tannins and richly delineated black fruits. It will age well.“

- 91-93 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: „The 2020 Siran is bold, racy and so expressive. Inky dark fruit, lavender, blueberry jam, spice, new leather, sweet oak and licorice. This sumptuous, racy Margaux possesses terrific depth and pliancy, all in a succulent style that likely won't require more than a few years in bottle. There is plenty to look forward to. Tasted two times.“

- 92-94 Punkte VINOUS, Neal Martin: „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 cohesive and offers impressive salinity on the finish. Best Siran to date? I think so.“

- 92-94 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: „Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Beerenfrucht, Nuancen von Brombeeren und Cassis, zarte Edelholzwürze ist unterlegt, mineralischer Anklang. Gute Komplexität, schwarze Kirschen, dunkler Nougat, stramme Tannine, die gut integriert sind, verfügt über gute Länge und Reifepotenzial.“

- 93 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: „This is powerful and juicy with well balanced, opulent berry fruits - easy to fall in love with. This really is one of the few that has tannins that feel well caressed by the fruits, and the slightly higher than average alcohols gives a flattering feel through the mid palate. Nice job from winemaker Marjolaine Defrance and owner Edouard Miahle (who is now president of AOC Margaux, having succeeded Gonzague Lurton). Tasted twice. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 35% new oak. Hubert de Boüard consultant oenologist. Harvest September 11 to October 3. Drinking Window 2027 – 2044“

- 90-92 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: „Loads of blueberries, black raspberries, flowery incense, and violets define the nose of the 2020 Château Siran. It’s nicely concentrated and medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and the straight, focused style of the vintage. Tasted twice.“

- 93-94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „Lots of purple fruit with asphalt and black-olive character. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, linear finish.“

- 93+ Punkte MARKUS DEL MONEGO

- 92-94 Punkte JEFF LEVE