"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body, with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing plums, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty 9 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion in Bordeaux. Rich and fruit forward.

A little tart right out of the bottle, and needed 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

I also had the 2016 vintage, but it was a lot younger. Time has worked in favor of this great 2015 vintage.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself, and better with food.

A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. While this estate has been in the hands of the same family since 1858, it is under the reigns of current owner Eduard Miailhe that Siran is showing its true potential. The vineyards are situated in Labarde, the Southern part of the Margaux appellation, surrounded by Crus Classés Dauzac, Prieuré- Lichine and Giscours. 2016 was the first vintage made by oenologist Marjolaine Defrance, with Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus) as consultant since 2014. It's a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in French barriques (35% new). Obviously it's way too young to show its full potential, but it is a terrific effort, undoubtedly at Cru Classé level. Concentrated black fruit (cassis, cherries, blackberries), violets, licorice and a subtle touch of cedar wood. It displays classic Margaux elegance, complexity, impeccable balance and considerable length. At only 28 euros this is one of the finest values in Margaux that should drink well over the next 20 to 30 years. — 4 years ago

M

9.5

From Binny on Dec 10,2016 at 49.99. This is troisieme crus from the Labarde appelation, which is really just south of Margaux. 60 cab, 32 merlot, 5 cab franc, 3 petit verdot. Needs 2-3 hr breathing. Then great — 9 years ago

Leah InParis

9.2

Second wine of the Château du Tertre in Margaux. Lip-smackingly fruity, almost violet in colour, it was a match made in heaven with our magret de canard at La Gare Gourmande in Labarde. — 11 years ago