A complete, medium to full-bodied, exquisite Margaux from this medieval, moat-encircled, compellingly beautiful estate in the southern Medoc, D??Issan??s 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The deep, gravelly soils mixed with clay have provided extraordinary aromatics. The yields were ridiculously low (22 hectoliters per hectare) and the wine tips scaled at 13.7% natural alcohol. Production was small after the selection for the grand vin, and the result is a dense, purple-colored wine with beautiful aromatics of spring flowers, blueberries, and black raspberries as well as hints of cassis, tar, and charcoal. The wine is gorgeously pure, well-balanced, and soft enough to be approached in 4-5 years or cellared for 25-30.
(WA-Feb 2013)
| Product Name | Ch. d'Issan 3 eme Cru Classe Margaux 2010 750ml |
|---|---|
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region | BORDEAUX |
| Appellation | MARGAUX |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Rating (WA) | 95 |
| Rating (BH) | NA |
| Rating (WS) | 91 |
