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In this show we welcome back \\xc9douard Miailhe, proprietor of Ch\\xe2teau Siran in the Margaux appellation of the M\\xe9doc (he was on Episode 391, as part of our M\\xe9doc series, discussing his role as the president of the Margaux appellation and a small bit about the Ch\\xe2teau). He joins to talk about many things that we didn\\u2019t cover in the first show, and the exciting things happening now, including the fact that Ch\\xe2teau Siran\\u2019s 2018 vintage was named the #1 wine of 2021 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!
\\xc9douard Miailhe, owner of Ch\\xe2teau Siran, photo by Wine For Normal People
After meeting \\xc9douard in person, tasting the wines, and seeing what is happening at Siran, I agree that magazine made the right decision. Siran has some of the most vibrant energy in Bordeaux and some of the best wines. And \\xc9douard is really just getting started.
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Ch\\xe2teau Siran
In addition to this, the show covers something we did not at all address in the first show: the role of the Miailhe family as discussed in the book \\u201cWine and War\\u201d by Donald and Petie Kladstrup. The book was written two decades ago but is still a fantastic read. In our first conversation, \\xc9douard never mentioned that his family\\u2019s bravery, sacrifice, and dedication to wine and the essence of being a Frenchman during the war makes them some of the bravest, most empathetic, clever, and principled families in the wine world.
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Here are some of the things we discuss in the show:
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Ch\\xe2teau Siran
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Marjolaine Defrance, \\xc9douard Miailhe, Charlotte (hospitality manager)
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Siran\'s 160th anniversary bottle
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Revival of the artist label with the 2020 vintage. Art by Frederica Matta, photo courtesy of Ch. Siran
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My opinion: Ch\\xe2teau Siran is a very unique and delicious bottle of wine and extremely well-priced for what it delivers. The addition of Petit Verdot in the wine makes it unlike other wines you may have tasted and it is well worth it to buy it, hold it and taste the beauty in the bottle!!
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