Château Citran

Château Citran is one of the oldest estates in the Médoc. The Marquises of Donissan, who were related to the French royal family on several occasions, ruled here for 600 years and did not abandon their château until the mid-19th century. Since then, the management of the wine estate has faced various ups and downs.

From enterprising owners to widespread economic crises, the vineyard’s size fluctuated from 90 hectares to less than 4. Order was restored in 1945 under the Miailhe brothers. But about ten years ago, a major push toward quality was initiated. Thanks to hard work and colossal investments begun under the previous Japanese management,Château Citran has joined the elite of the Haut-Médoc and the crus bourgeois under the leadership of the new owners, who remain vigilant. The Merlaut-Villars family are major players in the Médoc. They are true connoisseurs of wine and terroir. A symbol of the revival of this good old bourgeois estate, the young Céline Villars now represents Château Citran.

The Château Citran vineyard is divided into two parts. One borders the Margaux appellation and is located near the château. The other is near the town of Avensan, in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation. The first is the most spectacular: the gravelly hill that makes it up slopes gently down toward the château, nestled in its wooded and humid setting.