Château SIRAN 1981
The origin of Château Siran dates back to 1428. At the end of the 17th century, the property already produced wine and took advantage of its reputation. In 1859, Léo Barbier bought the estate for 100,000 francs from the Count and Countess of Toulouse-Lautrec, the great grandparents of the famous painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. In 2007, the 6th generation of the family, in the person of Edouard Miailhe, took over the management of the estate. Château Siran has thus become one of the few Bordeaux estates to have been owned by the same family for over 150 years.
The 25 hectares in the Margaux Appellation are planted with 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Produced on soil made up of deep gravel, Siran wines are typical of the Grands Crus of the Margaux appellation. Both powerful and fine, they always seek the perfect balance between tannins, fruit and acidity.
The result of a subtle blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, Château Siran generally favors the finesse, femininity, silky, pure power and virility of certain Médoc wines. The high percentage of Petit Verdot, which can reach 15% of the final blend in some years, provides a spicy finish which reinforces the unique character of Château Siran wines. It is a long aging wine.