Winery - Château Citran
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The beautiful château at Citran has been renovated, as has the vineyard. As a result, the wines are worth looking out for, even in a lesser vintage. The wine has tannins, but the fruit is also fresh, with red fruit flavors. This is not a heavyweight, but will be attractive in 3–5 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
87-89 Considerable investment by the Merlaut family has yielded results in this solid wine, with fine tannins and delicious, sweet blackberry flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
87-89 A fresh wine, which has good acidity, and firm fruit tannins. It seems to be a typical wine of the year, fresh and fruity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
91-93 Barrel sample. Strong wood flavors are the opening of this wine. But the bright berry fruit is sufficient to give richness. The final flavors are of fresh, lifted acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
89-91 Ripe, soft fruit, the tannin right within the sweetness. It has density without weight, an opulent, ripe wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
92-94 Barrel sample. Ripe, initially soft, the sweet fruits bubbling from the glass. There is, of course, a dry element as well, the core very firm and dark, but always juicy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
influence of über-consultant Michel Rolland is evident in this wine; a superripe, dense wine with vibrant juicy fruits, plenty of black currant and eucalyptus flavors and a long, smooth aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
First you notice the new wood flavors and aromas, then you see the name of the consultant, Michel Rolland. This is definitely a modern, polished wine that has lost some of its true Bordeaux character, but has certainly gained in depth and richness. It is maturing quickly and will be ready to drink in 3 to 4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
92-94 Barrel sample. This is full of intensely ripe fruit, but seductively balanced with the fresh acidity. The wine is solid, but also lively, with dusty tannins layered with some new wood flavors.
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