Château d'Issan 2015, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - DM 3L - Parker 93
€423.00
(€141.00 l)
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Château d'Issan 2015
Blend
The 2015 vintage is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. This minority grape variety adds spicy notes and complexity.
Tasting
Colour: A beautiful deep garnet-red colour, dense and brilliant, heralding great concentration.
Nose: Very expressive, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and violet, accompanied by notes of cedar, light tobacco, graphite, truffle, sweet spices and dark chocolate.
Palate: The attack is supple and full-bodied. The palate reveals a fine balance between density and freshness. The tannins are fine, enveloping and well integrated. There are flavours of ripe black fruit, liquorice and graphite, with a fine mineral tension. The finish is long, elegant and slightly saline.
Scores and expert comments
- James Suckling: 94-95 points
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 95+ points
- Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown): 93 points
- Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss): 93-95 points - Decanter (Steven Spurrier): 93+ points
- Decanter (Steven Spurrier): 93 points.
- Jancis Robinson: 17.5/20 -
- Jeb Dunnuck: 95 points
- René Gabriel: 17/20 -
Wine and food pairing
Château d'Issan 2015 will go magnificently with grilled entrecôte, tournedos Rossini, saddle of lamb with herbs or a feathered game dish. It will also go well with mature cheeses such as aged Mimolette or fruity Comté.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 3l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 1 bottle |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 35% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château d'Issan, Chemin de la Ménagerie, 33460 Cantenac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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