Château Citran
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Fruit bomb. A background actor in last night’s stage.
Fruit bomb. A background actor in last night’s stage.
Jun 25th, 2023The 2017 Citran has a powerful nose of black fruit laced with peppermint and light loamy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and perhaps more refinement than suggested by the aromatics. As it coheres in the glass, this turns into a very fine Haut-Médoc that is probably punching above its weight. Very fine. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2020)
The 2017 Citran has a powerful nose of black fruit laced with peppermint and light loamy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and perhaps more refinement than suggested by the aromatics. As it coheres in the glass, this turns into a very fine Haut-Médoc that is probably punching above its weight. Very fine. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2020)
Vintage 2000 / mocca autumnleaves spicy and strict
Vintage 2000 / mocca autumnleaves spicy and strict
Feb 4th, 2020Very direct and linear, trim, with a narrow focus. Nice energy though, and purity of fruit. Very well defined - tart red berry, currant, tobacco, bay leaf. Twangy, almost metallic finish. No brainer at €11...
Very direct and linear, trim, with a narrow focus. Nice energy though, and purity of fruit. Very well defined - tart red berry, currant, tobacco, bay leaf. Twangy, almost metallic finish. No brainer at €11...
Apr 23rd, 2019The 1918 Citran came from a bottle recorked in 2003, one of those left-field ancient wines that throws a curveball not just by defying but ridiculing your expectations. At a century old, it looks around one-third of its age with just a thin tawny rim. The bouquet is light with remnants of dusky red fruit, tomato vine and as it responds to aeration, a touch of beetroot just. The palate is medium-bodied, balanced and remarkably fresh. Sure, it fades after 10 to 15 minutes but for a brief window it entranced. To think that it was made most likely by the women remaining at the vineyard at the end of the First World War. Tasted blind at Domaine de Chevalier. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018)
The 1918 Citran came from a bottle recorked in 2003, one of those left-field ancient wines that throws a curveball not just by defying but ridiculing your expectations. At a century old, it looks around one-third of its age with just a thin tawny rim. The bouquet is light with remnants of dusky red fruit, tomato vine and as it responds to aeration, a touch of beetroot just. The palate is medium-bodied, balanced and remarkably fresh. Sure, it fades after 10 to 15 minutes but for a brief window it entranced. To think that it was made most likely by the women remaining at the vineyard at the end of the First World War. Tasted blind at Domaine de Chevalier. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018)
May 24th, 2018Decanted. Nice Bordeaux nose. Tannins are there making me think this will be nice in another 10 years. 50% Cabernet 50% Merlot. SS
Decanted. Nice Bordeaux nose. Tannins are there making me think this will be nice in another 10 years. 50% Cabernet 50% Merlot. SS
Jul 28th, 2017Сухо, ягодно, просто. 15.5/20 (88/100)
Сухо, ягодно, просто. 15.5/20 (88/100)
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014Green, young young guy... But it will develop into a fantastic bottle
Green, young young guy... But it will develop into a fantastic bottle
1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2014