Citran - Haut-Médoc 2023

Jeb DUNNUCK

89

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

Deep ruby/purple-hued, the 2023 Château Citran has an exotic perfume of red and black berries, iris, spicy wood, and graphite. Based on 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot and aged in 30% new French oak with the balance in once- and twice-used barrels and 10% in amphora, it's nicely concentrated, medium-bodied, and focused, with solid tannic grip, integrated acidity, and a good finish. This is a solid, age-worthy Haut-Médoc that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and shine over the following decade. Drink 2030-2040.

Vinous

88-90

byNeal Martinthe8/9/2024

The 2023 Citran has plenty of blackberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, satisfying in terms of concentration though not complex. Yet, there is presence to these aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with a dab of sour cherry on the entry, lightly spiced with gentle grip. Quite linear towards the finish, this is enhanced by the sapidity that begs you to take another sip. In many ways, this is a very decent Citran in the making, though I was perturbed by an oxidized sample that appeared at my final tasting. Hopefully that was an just errant sample bottle.

My Bettane + Desseauve

89-90

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Un vin bien fait, avec de la droiture et de la fraîcheur, assez simple mais bien construit et en progrès.

Yvesbeck.wine

89-90

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Das Bouquet von Citran offenbart sich mit einer Präzision, die ich bei diesem Wein selten beobachtet habe. Die vom Bouquet angekündigte Finesse wird am Gaumen gut wiedergegeben. Der Wein ist nicht profund, aber gut definiert, harmonisch und von samtenen, bestens eingebundenen Tanninen gestützt. Ein unprätentiöser Wein, der es aber mehr als verdient hat, seinen Weg in die Keller der Weinliebhaber zu finden! Bravo an das Team von Citran.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

Lots of floral, cedary spice, and both red and black fruits emerge from the 2023 Château Citran, a medium-bodied Haut-Médoc offering juicy acidity, fine, nicely polished tannins, and a good finish. It's balanced, has a complex, satisfying profile, and at least a decade of longevity.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, red berries with floral accents come through easily in the medium-bodied, vibrant, crisp, chalky palate. Drink from 2027-2042. 88-90 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

86

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Medium to full intensity ruby red colour, raspberry and red cherry fruits, shot through with plenty of sinewy tannings on the opening, but loses momentum through the palate. This is a well-located estate with so much potential but struggles here to fully deliver on promise.

Vinous

88-90

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Citran is a soft, fruity wine to drink over the next decade or so while the red-toned fruit retains its youthful energy. Pretty floral overtones perk up the finish nicely.

Falstaff

89

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby colour, purple reflections. Ripe plums, candied orange zest, a hint of dried fruit, fine herbal savouriness. Lean, red berryish, a delicate texture with subtle tan- nins, redcurrant touch in the finish, offers uncomplicated drinking pleasure.

Alexandre Ma

91-92

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Jamessuckling.com

90-91

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

This is medium-bodied with firm and taut tannins, showing crunchy fruit as well as some crushed herbs. Racy acidity adds length and focus. It’s a bit chewy at the end, yet vivid and balanced.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

86

byJane Ansonthe4/15/2024

Medium to full intensity ruby red colour, raspberry and red cherry fruits, shot through with plenty of sinewy tannings on the opening, but loses momentum through the palate. This is a well-located estate with so much potential but struggles here to fully deliver on promise.