Château Citran
AOC Haut Médoc
CRU BOURGEOIS
In 1996, the Merlaut family, a major actor of the Bordeaux wine industry, took over Citran. They kept on increasing the quality of growth and developed its renown while respecting its history. Highly lauded, the Château is designated a historical monument heritage in 2012.
Situation
Left Bank estate, with 90 hectares of vines
Grape varieties
Merlot noir 42%, Cabernet-Sauvignon noir 58%
Soil
Sandy gravelly soils / Marly chalky soils
Ageing
Ageing lasts 15 months. Barrels are rigorously selected and a third are renewed every year
Available Vintages
Alcohol
13°
Blending
Cabernet Sauvignon 58 %, Merlot noir 42 %
Description
Black fruit notes with cassis and blackberry, followed by empyreumatic fragrances that vary between vanilla and roasting. The young reds are full-bodied, marked by a hint of oak and hints of sweet spices. After a few years of aging, the tannins melt.
Tasting
“Slightly lighter style, but still really rather closed on the nose. Tight tannins, quite smoky and attractive with a touch of oak showing. Fruit is moderate and maybe slightly lacking in the overall balance.” – Tom Cannavan
Alcohol
13°
Blending
50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Merlot
Description
Good attack, good presence in the middle of the palate with silky tannins and persistent aromas in final, complex and balanced
Tasting
“Quite cedary and spicy, with good fruit. Slightly dry and lean, with a touch of dryness about the tannins and fruit” – Tom Cannavan
Alcohol
13.5°
Blending
42.5% Cabernet Sauvignon / 55% Merlot / 2.5% Cabernet Franc
Description
A complex and highly appealing, toasted notes of toast, to black fruit (blackcurrant). Smooth attack, but good presence in the middle of the palate with silky tannins and persistent aromas in final, complex and balanced
Tasting
“Very dark red violet color; big, tart plum, cassis nose; tart plum, cassis palate; for early drinking; medium-plus finish” – Richard Jennings
Alcohol
13°
Blending
44% Cabernet Sauvignon / 48% Merlot / 8% Cabernet Franc
Description
A certain aromatic complexity and freshness get free of this wine. The notes of roasted coffee get involved perfectly in the aromas of red berries and black. Powerful attack, volume, impression (printing) of material (subject) and freshness.
Tasting
“An easy drinking, light, Haut Medoc, with crisp, correct, blackberry and red plum notes that will be best in its youth.” – The Wine Cellar Insider
