Bordeaux > Château Siran
Château Siran |
Superb 17/20
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13 Avenue du Comte JB de Lynch
33460 Labarde - France Open By appointment only, Open 7 days a week Cards MC,V, AE |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Fabulous tour guide, very interesting tour which includes a number of ancient wine related artefacts the family has collected, spectacular nuclear proof wine cellar and beautiful upstairs terrace overlooking the vineyards. 1 Door awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families, Wine lovers Visited September 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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France
Aquitaine
Margaux
Well sign posted, directly off the main road, with a short paved driveway through the centre of the property
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample parking at the back of the property
Large open courtyard with the winery buildings surrounding it, some nice trees and sculptures on the lawns around the outside.
Commercial
We did our tastings in 3 different areas, which was fantastic. The main tasting room is modern and light, the terrace upstairs has an amazing view over the vineyards and the nuclear proof cellar is well lit and has a tasting table in the middle of the room
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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3
Bordeaux blends
No wait, we were welcomed immediately and offered a coffee while we waited for the tour to start, which was on time
Excellent knowledge of the vineyards and history of the chateau and family and the winemaking process. The tour was very interesting, informative and entertaining
Friendly and very welcoming, happy to have a chat and take questions. English, French, Spanish and Portuguese tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only), 4 different styles of tour are available. Groups up to 100 can be catered for
Yes in two of the three locations there is seating
Yes there was a book of laminated tasting notes on the tasting bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
1 of the tours serves a platter and there is also the option to book a tour with lunch on the terrace
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€8.90 - €40
Included in tour cost
No
€10-€50
N/A
No membership
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Basic gift shop with wine accessories and books
Yes, colouring books
Yes, small dogs allowed inside
The fact that you get to visit the terrace to look over the vineyards was very nice and this was our first visit to a nuclear proof wine cellar!!!
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