| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Margaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This 25 hectare property in Margaux is owned by the Miailhe family who used to own Pichon Lalande and a part of Château Palmer. Vineyard plantings are split evenly between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small proportion of Petit Verdot and a little Cabernet Franc also planted. The vines average 30 years of age with some going back to the 1920s. The quality has improved enormously recently and the 2015 was very highly praised (quite rightly) by the critics. The consultant is Hubert de Bouard of Angélus.
The 2025 is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot. The yield of 32 hl/ha was the lowest ever here (except for vintages hit by hail or frost). 13.5% ABV.
The 2025 Siran was picked 5 to 22 September at 32 hl/ha and matured in one-third new oak barrels. Tasted twice, it has a glorious, you could say "joyful" bouquet with plenty of energy: blackberry, blueberry, touches of violet and an underlying citrus verging on blood orange scent. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing sapidity on the entry. Certainly more muscular and dense than the preceding vintage, it maintains precision and elegance, gambolling along to a finish that feels "complete", even at this prenatal stage. Siran has an unerring and, I dare say, under-appreciated ability to age over the long term, proven by a 1926 drunk twice during en primeur. No doubt this has similar longevity, though perchance more approachability, and can be enjoyed after four or five years. Drink 2032-2060.
Deep ruby in colour. The nose is full of raw plums and tangy cherries. The palate has a hint of iron to it, together with cherry blossom and fresh plum. Vibrant, with smooth tannins and some supple wood spice, this is rounded and easy to like. It should drink well at a fairly early stage.
Cassis and bilberry fruits, juicy, grilled oak, this has some pretty intense mid-palate expansion and yet retains an unfussy quality with ripe fruit, well balanced, sweet red pepper and Margaux floral character. Yield 32 hl/ha, Edouard Miailhe owner. 2034-2044.
Broad and creamy, the 2025 Siran is a powerful, dense Margaux. There's not much subtlety here, but then again, that does not seem to be the point. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, rose petal and mocha are all beautifully amplified. It will be interesting to see if more complexity develops over time. 2033 - 2045
