Siran is a must-have in the Margaux galaxy. Property of the Miailhe family, wine broker, since 1859, Siran previously belonged to the grandparents of Toulouse-Lautrec. The 5th generation, represented since 2007 by Édouard Miailhe, is currently in charge and manages the estate. Note: the bottles have, until the passing of the torch to Edouard Miailhe, been illustrated by the original work of an artist.
Small (25 ha) but enjoying an exceptional terroir, the Siran vineyard is based on gravel and pebble soils; peculiarity of the cru: a large proportion of petit verdot (up to 15% in certain vintages) enters the blend each year. More sustained color and length in the mouth result from this grape variety. Very classically worked, Siran is as much in the vineyards as in the cellars.
Siran wines are powerful and develop intense aromas of red and black fruits. Aging for 15 months in oak barrels gives the wine an imposing tannic structure which makes it suitable for long aging.
During the revision of the classification of Crus Bourgeois, which took place in 2003, Siran achieved the envied title of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. A distinction which no longer applies today due to the appeals which led to the cancellation of this classification, but which testifies to the quality of this cru, emblematic of the elegance of Margaux wines.
Produced on gravelly sandy soil, the wines of Siran are typical of the Grands Crus of Margaux. Powerful and fine, they strike a balance between tannins, fruit and acidity. Its grape variety is quite original for the appellation: 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.