Citran - Haut-Médoc 2022

Alexandre Ma

91

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

The bottled Château Citran 2022 feels like it has undergone a stunning 180-degree transformation from its En Primeur phase. The initially soft tannins have become slightly firm after bottling. However, intriguingly, the once-muted aromas have blossomed into an unexpectedly vibrant bouquet. Aside from the more structured tannins, the wine excels in other aspects, particularly the delicate blend of iris and toasted almonds, which, together with its firm yet bouncy texture, perfectly embodies Château Citran’s character.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

89

byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

Enticing aromatics, this has fresh acidities and plenty of dark fruits and mocha on the attack, but much of the success is upfront, and things turn spiky through the palate. Give this a few years to soften and recapture the potential shown En Primeur.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

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Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

Juicy darker fruits (black cherries, currants), smoked earth, and leafy herb notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Citran, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured 2022 that has nicely integrated acidity and fine tannins. It's beautifully done, and I'd be shocked if it didn't have two decades of overall longevity. The soils here are more gravelly and sandy, with a touch of limestone, and the 2022 is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged 14 months in barrel.

Yvesbeck.wine

89

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc Quelque peu sur la retenue, le bouquet de Citran se révèle discrètement avec des nuances de myrtilles et de mûres. De donne densité, le vin est soyeux et soutenu par des tannins conférant une puissance respectable et offrant ainsi des perspectives prometteuses. Un vin élégant qui doit encore gagner en éclat, en énergie, mais qui est sur une voie prometteuse ! 2027-2037 89/100

Vinous

88

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Citran has a backward nose with earthy black fruit that just needs a little more brightness. It's a little sultry. The palate is slightly better with gentle grip and blackberry and bilberry fruit tones. It's quite voluminous on the finish, though it is missing the finesse I was hoping for from barrel, hence a slightly lower score.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

Tapenade, minerals, paprika and grilled spices on top of the cassis and ripe cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with nicely chewy tannins and a medium-long, tightly wound finish. Still quite youthful. Drink from 2026.

Vinous

90

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Citran is an attractive, understated Haut-Médoc. Floral and savory overtones lift a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. This mid-weight, pleasantly hearty Haut-Médoc should drink well for a decade or so.

Decanter.com

92

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Round and juicy, a nice ease about this with supple tannins, really well textured, creamy, chalky, flinty, with soft grip and good intensity from start to finish. lovely fresh mint and some cedar and liquorice spice on the finish. A little ripe and concentrated, but there's freshness there too. Good persistence. Maybe less detail and definition but a good, filling mouthful of flavour and lots of cool blue fruits too.

Alexandre Ma

90-91

byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

Château Citran 2022 boasts a smooth and effortless palate, with gentle tannins. However, its aromas' complexity feels somewhat subdued, not entirely meeting my expectations for the 2022 vintage. At the En Primeurs stage, the dominant notes are those of spices and dark chocolate. Nonetheless, considering Château Citran's consistently rigorous standards, I am confident that it will present itself in a more favorable light after bottling.

The Vintage Journal

88-89

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2023

Deep colour. Intense salted liquorice, black cherry pastille, hunt vanilla aromas. Well concentrated black cherry, cedar wood flavours, fine chalky firm tannins, very good mid palate volume and fresh integrated acidity. Will need to time to build fruit complexity on the mid palate. (Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc blend 30% new oak)

The Wine Independent

89-91

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

The 2022 Citran is deep garnet-purple in color. It barrels out with pronounced scents of cassis, plum preserves, and kirsch plus suggestions of licorice, lilacs, and stewed tea. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with ripe, juicy black fruits, supported by grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing earthy.

Yvesbeck.wine

88-89

byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

Citran se révèle avec timidité, mais néanmoins précision ! Invitantes nuances de baies noires complétées par une touche florale et des nuances de graphite. Le vin est fin, légèrement crémeux et doté de tannins veloutés, parfaitement intégrés. Un vin friand, harmonieux, à savourer dans sa jeunesse. Peut-être qu'il va gagner en dimension durant l'élevage. A suivre !

Bettane & Desseauve

90-91

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Nez fondu, fruité et mûr, avec des nuances de rose, belle bouche savoureuse, assez chaleureuse, mais avec beaucoup de fruit et de la fraîcheur en finale. Du charme.

Jancis Robinson

16

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2023

Cask sample. Dark and savoury. Oak impacts a little at present but fresh fruit and fine, ripe tannins behind. Solid, medium-bodied Haut-Médoc but oak needs to integrate.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

A firm and savory red with blackcurrants, volcanic salt and hints of bark. Medium body. Fresh finish.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 62 % Merlot 28 % Cabernet Franc 10 %
Appellation	Haut-Médoc
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 62 % Merlot 28 % Cabernet Franc 10 %
Appellation	Haut-Médoc
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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