Château Citran
Moulins de Citran Haut-Médoc
2015
About this winery
The Donissan de Citran family reigned over this former Médoc seigneury from the 13th century, until 1832, when the last heiress was obliged to hand over the estate to Monsieur Clauzel. This ambitious businessman then drew the current contours of the property and propelled it to the forefront of the Bordeaux scene. The Miailhe family bought the property in 1945 and undertook the restoration of the premises until 1987. Then, a Japanese group acquired the estate and again began a series of major...
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Product notes
Moulins de Citran is the second wine of Château Citran. From the same plots as the great wine, it is produced using traditional methods. 2015 is an exceptional vintage, with optimal maturity.
Production notes
Manual harvest. Rigorous plot selection, grapes sorted on the stump and on the table. Harvesting of Merlot takes place from September 21 to October 9. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from October 6 to 12. Placing in temperature-controlled vats (stainless steel, cement and wood). Traditional vinification (T ° 28 C). Malolactic fermentations made in vats. Traditional aging in barrels with quarterly racking. Egg white bonding. Bottled at the château.
Tasting notes
Clear ruby red color. Beautiful aromatic intensity, aromas of red fruits with the presence of wood which brings a nice and fairly complex balance. Warm and harmonious attack on the palate. Well structured wine with ripe and silky tannins. Good persistence and length on the finish. A wine for pleasure, it goes wonderfully with smoked duck breast, grilled entrecote or lamb tagine.