Château Citran
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend



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)
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, 2018
Decanted. 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
Great second wine after les fiefs lagrange, great on savoie cheese, recommended!
Great second wine after les fiefs lagrange, great on savoie cheese, recommended!
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014
Fruits ripe. Blackberry, plum, little woody, leather, dry black earth. Not too bad for an everyday casual wine.
Fruits ripe. Blackberry, plum, little woody, leather, dry black earth. Not too bad for an everyday casual wine.
Sep 23rd, 2015Citran is one of the best Crus Borgeois and this 2002 showed beautifully with balance & nice richness.
Citran is one of the best Crus Borgeois and this 2002 showed beautifully with balance & nice richness.
Jun 23rd, 2015