Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2003 750ml

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Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2003 750ml

Name: Chateau d'Issan Margaux 2003 750ml
Brand: Chateau D'issan
SKU: 889221
Price: 133.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 91 (3 reviews)

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JS 93pts

DC 91pts

WS 89pts

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A beautiful red with blackberries, flowers and chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Sous bois, mushrooms and cherries. Hints of coffee. Better to drink now.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Chateau D'issan

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Margaux

The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.

Ratings & Reviews

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A beautiful red with blackberries, flowers and chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Sous bois, mushrooms and cherries. Hints of coffee. Better to drink now.

DC 91pts

Decanter

The spice on the palate replaces floral aromatics as the key character of this wine, saffron and cinnamon with edges of tertiary-tinged autumnal fruits. There is still vigour here with enough acidity to add backbone through the wine - made in a year where there were lots of blockages in ripening due to the heat. The clay in the subsoils here managed to keep freshness and lift, and even managed to keep 40hl/ha yield - with leaf cover kept high over the grapes, and a harvest that finished on September 27. A lot less deleafing than usual occured to protect the grapes. Last grapes brought in September 27 (even in the heat of 2018 they finished around October 10).

WS 89pts

Wine Spectator

Strawberry and raspberry jam aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and refined. Best after 2009. 7,830 cases made.

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Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2003 750ml

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Region

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