The balance and aromatic richness of a Haut-Médoc red wine
The estate
Château Citran is one of the oldest properties in the Médoc. In 1996, the Merlaut family took over the running of this estate, which produces elegant Haut-Médoc wines.
The vineyard
The Château Citran vineyard covers 100 hectares. The vines are planted on a mosaic of gravelly and sandy soils composed of marl and limestone.
Vinification and ageing
The hand-picked grapes are vinified in traditional thermo-regulated vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out partly in barrels (38% new barrels). The wine is aged in French oak barrels with quarterly rackings.
The blend
Château Citran 2015 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56%), Merlot (38%) and Cabernet Franc (6%).
Château Citran 2015: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
The colour is clear, with violet highlights.
Nose
The nose blends black fruit fragrances with delicious toasted notes.
Palate
The elegant attack is fine and racy. The palate is seduced by this wine’s balance, its length and its power mixed with a fresh and smooth touch. The finish is ample, persistent and aromatic.
The 2015 Citran is medium garnet-purple in color with savory notes of chargrill and sautéed herbs over warm plums and blackberries notions. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins, it's a little tart in the mouth with a grippy finish.