2016 Siran Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 96 JA 95 WE 94 DC 93 JL 92
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, February 2019

Very attractive, plush and rich red and dark-fruit aromas with beautifully integrated oak and youthful, spicy complexity. The palate has lush, seamless and velvety tannins that are elegant yet powerful and deliver a silky...
JA 95

janeanson.com, November 2023

A structured vintage where the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon rises back up after 2015. Dark plum in colour, full of depth with the kick of eucalyptus mint freshness on the finish that gives a cushion of acidity and air...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, May 2019

Now with more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than in the past, this wine has elegant black-currant fruits and tannins allied to a lift of acidity. Showing the continued improvements at this southern Margaux estate, the...
DC 93

Decanter, April 2017

A highly attractive vintage for Siran, with a darkly spiced frame coming from a high 9% of Petit Verdot (a grape that did particularly well in 2016), blended with 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2017

Medium-bodied, round and open, this wine delivers tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit both in the nose and on the palate, with a softly textured, elegant finish. The wine was produced from blending 46% Cabernet...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2016
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Siran Bordeaux Blend, hailing from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France, is a distinguished red wine with a cork closure and an alcohol content of 14.0%. This vintage is notable for its blend, comprising 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, reflecting a shift towards greater Cabernet Sauvignon content compared to previous years.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 96, praising its "very attractive, plush and rich red and dark-fruit aromas with beautifully integrated oak and youthful, spicy complexity." He highlighted its "lush, seamless and velvety tannins" and described it as the "Greatest Siran ever!" Suckling suggests that it would be best enjoyed starting from 2023.

Wine Enthusiast gave this vintage a score of 94, noting the increased presence of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The review lauds the wine's "elegant black-currant fruits and tannins allied to a lift of acidity," and describes it as "joyful and ripe," indicative of the estate's ongoing improvements. The publication recommends drinking it from 2025.

Decanter rated it 93, emphasizing the wine's "darkly spiced frame" and the successful inclusion of Petit Verdot, which performed particularly well in 2016. The review mentions the new winemaker, Marjolaine DeFrance, and highlights the wine's "intensity, staying power and beautifully poised fruit." Decanter concludes that this estate is continuously improving and is a name to follow.

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider rated the wine 92, appreciating its "medium-bodied, round and open" character, with "tobacco, licorice and dark, red pit fruit" present in both the nose and palate. He describes the finish as "softly textured" and "elegant."

Finally, Jane Anson gave it a score of 95, describing it as a "structured vintage" with "dark plum in colour" and a "kick of eucalyptus mint freshness on the finish." Anson notes the presence of "smoked earth" and praises its "good quality," indicating that it is "still young but ready to begin drinking."

Overall, the 2016 Siran Bordeaux Blend is highly regarded across multiple reviews, with a consensus that it is a wine of excellent quality, showcasing the improvements and potential of the Siran estate.