The 2022 Siran Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, France, is a red wine that has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of elegant Bordeaux wines. This wine is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. It was harvested between September 13 and September 30, 2022.
Jeff Leve, from TheWineCellarInsider.com, awarded the wine an impressive 94 points, describing it as having "lilacs, black raspberries, smoke, tobacco leaf, and cherries" in its bouquet. He noted that the palate is filled with "fresh, red pit fruits, espresso, chocolate, blackberries, and a fun, peppery, spicy note in the finish." Leve suggests that this wine will be best enjoyed between 2026 and 2050.
Jeb Dunnuck, from jebdunnuck.com, also praised the 2022 Siran, giving it 93 points. He highlighted its "dense purple-hued" appearance and flavors of "darker, almost blue fruits as well as spicy oak and chocolate." Dunnuck described it as "medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, with plenty of mid-palate density, and fine tannins," predicting that it will need 4-6 years of cellaring and could last for 15-20 years.
James Suckling offered one of the most enthusiastic reviews, scoring the wine 96 points. He noted the "attractive berry fruit with spices and orange peel undertones," and described it as "medium- to full-bodied, toned and steady with compact tannin structure." Suckling mentioned its "long finish with stony minerality," calling it the "most structured yet fine Siran" he has tasted in a long time.
Vinous’ Antonio Galloni echoed this sentiment, rating the wine 95 points and calling it "one of the best wines I have tasted from the property." He described it as "silky, aromatic and light on its feet," with notes of "crushed red berry fruit, mint, chalk, and white pepper."
Other notable reviews include those from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which gave it 92 points, and Decanter, which awarded 94 points, calling it "a delightful Siran in 2022 that manages to give the density of the vintage while remaining joyful and extremely drinkable." Jane Anson also gave it 94 points, praising its "depth and grip" and "slate-textured tannins."
Overall, the 2022 Siran Bordeaux Blend is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging, making it a standout in the Margaux appellation.