Château Siran

Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Varietal(s): 47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Violets, blackberry pie, fruitcake, blackcurrant pastilles, and dried lavender with hints of kirsch and chocolate mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit layers, has a solid foundation of firm, fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note.

95pts. Robert Parker & Vinous