2018 Siran Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WE 95 JS 94 DC 93 JA 93 JL 93 WA 93 WS 93 TWI 92 JD 91
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

#1 ENTHUSIAST 100 2021 From an estate in the southern part of Margaux, this wine has just the right mix of rich tannins and taut black-currant flavors to give upfront freshness and potential for further aging. Structured...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, January 2021

Blackberries, mushrooms and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with a very compact palate that shows creamy and refined tannins that are strong and driven. Some tar and wet earth at the end. Needs three or four years to...
DC 93

Decanter, November 2022

Youthful, plush and opulent, boasting concentrated aromas of ripe black berry fruit, violet lift and fresh cedar oak spice. The well-structured palate supports fleshy black and red currant fruit enlivened by vibrant...
JA 93

janeanson.com, November 2023

A warm vintage during harvest, and this is showing a rich plum colour, with a satin texture that speaks to alcohols that are higher than usual in this part of the Médoc peninsula. Great quality though, and the Petit...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

Showing a good depth of color, the wine kicks off with flowers, forest floor, espresso, tobacco leaf, spice and a hint of truffle. On the palate the wine is round, lush, full-bodied and carries its multiple-layers of...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Siran wafts out of the glass with very pretty scents of red roses, cinnamon stick, chocolate-covered cherries and fragrant earth, giving way to a core of warm cassis and...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2021

Juicy and forward, with expressive cassis, plum reduction and blackberry paste flavors layered together and set against a backdrop of black tea, bay and alder. Long, subtle mineral note leaves a mouthwatering feel at the...
TWI 92

The Wine Independent, February 2023

The 2018 Siran has a deep garnet purple color. It bursts with crème de cassis, baked blackberries, and black cherries, plus hints of menthol and Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, rich and plush in the mouth, it is chock...
JD 91

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

This estate consistently turns out an outstanding Margaux, and their 2018 Château Siran is certainly no exception. Lots of spicy currants, graphite, sandalwood, tobacco, and loamy soil notes define the bouquet, and it's...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2018
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Siran Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, France is a distinguished red wine that has garnered praise from multiple wine reviewers. This wine, produced by Siran, boasts a 14.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure. It is a blend of 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, resulting in a complex and robust profile.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 94, noting its "blackberries, mushrooms and flowers on the nose" and describing the palate as "full-bodied with a very compact palate that shows creamy and refined tannins that are strong and driven." He suggests the wine needs three or four years to come together and will be best enjoyed after 2025.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss rated the wine at 95, making it their #1 Enthusiast 100 for 2021. He highlighted the wine's "rich tannins and taut black-currant flavors" and recommended drinking it from 2027. Voss praised its structure and fruitiness, indicating its potential for further aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through Lisa Perrotti-Brown, gave the wine a score of 93. She described it as having "very pretty scents of red roses, cinnamon stick, chocolate-covered cherries and fragrant earth," with a "medium to full-bodied palate" laden with "rich, juicy black fruits" and "velvety tannins." She suggested the wine will reward 3-4 years of cellaring and has the potential to age for 20+ years.

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also rated the wine at 93, complimenting its "flowers, forest floor, espresso, tobacco leaf, spice and a hint of truffle" on the nose. He found the palate "round, lush, full-bodied," with "multiple-layers of sweet fruits." He noted its depth, length, and energy, suggesting it can be enjoyed for at least 20 years.

Decanter, with a score of 93, described the wine as "youthful, plush and opulent," with "concentrated aromas of ripe black berry fruit, violet lift and fresh cedar oak spice." They praised its well-structured palate and vibrant acidity, recommending it for mid-term enjoyment from 2022 to 2035.

Wine Spectator, giving it another 93, highlighted its "juicy and forward" nature with "expressive cassis, plum reduction and blackberry paste flavors layered together." They suggested drinking it now through 2035.

Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine at 91, noting its bouquet of "spicy currants, graphite, sandalwood, tobacco, and loamy soil" and describing it as "medium to full-bodied" with a "round, expansive, mouth-filling texture."

The Wine Independent gave it a score of 92, praising its "deep garnet purple color" and "crème de cassis, baked blackberries, and black cherries" aromas. They found it "full-bodied, rich and plush in the mouth."

Jane Anson, with a score of 93, highlighted the wine's "rich plum colour" and "satin texture," noting the Petit Verdot's contribution to its "lift, spice, focus, depth, and good balance." She recommended it for drinking over the next 10 to 15 years.

Overall, the 2018 Siran Bordeaux Blend is a highly acclaimed wine with a promising future for aging, offering a complex and rich tasting experience.