2016 Chateau Citran Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux , France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Chateau Citran Haut-Medoc is a Cru Bourgeois Classification.

The 2016  Chateau Citran Haut-Medoc is a blend 49% Merlot, 43%Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc.

The sunny summer and the back exceptional season contributed to perfect the success of this vintage. This climatic conditions were completely favourable to the optimum maturation of the berries and their excellent sanitary state. They also allowed the grape harvest made in the good conditions. The wine growers were able to decide the best dates to harvest grape variety by grape variety, and plot by plot. The blend gives to theses wines a beautiful acidity, the freshness and a very expressive fruit. This year is also characterized by a strong concentration of anthocyanes with ripe and silky tannins and an alcoholic power. The extraordinary potential of these wines is confirmed.

Harvests by hand. Rigorous parcel selection, grapes sorted on wine-stock and on sorting table. From October 5th to October 22th 2010 for the Merlot. From October 20th to October 21th 2010 for the Cabernet Franc. From October 22th to October 28th 2010 for the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Thermoregulation on each tank. Traditionnal vinifications (T 28°C). Malolactic fermentations partially made in new barrels. 38% of new barrels in French oak. Traditionnal ageing with racking every three months. Fining with white eggs. Bottling at the Château.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Donissan family Citran ruled this former manor Médoc dice 13 ^th century, until 1832, when the last heir was obliged to cede the field to Mr. 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 works. It is the resurrection of a grand cru from the Médoc!

It was not until 1996 that the Merlaut family, already very involved in Bordeaux wine life, took the reins of Citran. The owners are now working on the development of the estate while ensuring respect for its history and its free breathing. The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 2012.