Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2015 1.5Ltr

Name: Chateau d'Issan Margaux 2015 1.5Ltr
Brand: Chateau D'issan
SKU: 1045930
Price: 199.12 USD
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Rating: 93.8 (8 reviews)

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1.5Ltr

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SKU 1045930

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JS 95pts

WE 95pts

JD 95pts

TWI 95pts

VM 94pts

WA 93pts

DC 92pts

WS 91pts

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This is showing well now with higher density and structure than 2014, with just a touch of savoriness, caramel and a leathery undertone. Juicy plums and berries with good mid-palate concentration. Tannins are fine-grained and firm with a long juicy finish that’s just turning savory. A year that Emmanuel Cruse says Margaux excelled as it rained slightly less in the beginning of the harvest. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% merlot. Drink from 2026. Tasted in a vertical at the winery.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 1.5Ltr
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

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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 95pts

James Suckling

WE 95pts

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 Barrel Sample. This is a serious, structured wine. It has plenty of black plum flavor, although the firm tannins will play an important part in its development. The ample acidity and fresh finish are other harbingers for the wine's good future.

JD 95pts

Jeb Dunnuck

A powerhouse offering from proprietor Emmanuel Cruse (with consulting advice from Eric Boissenot) is the 2015 Château d'Issan which in 2015 is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot brought up in just over 50% new barrels. Offering a spectacular bouquet of blackcurrants, lead pencil, chocolate and espresso, this full-bodied, incredibly sexy Margaux boast sweet, sweet tannin, lots of oak, a stacked mid-palate and a huge finish. It’s a tour de force that’s going to benefit from 5-6 years of cellaring and keep for three decades. As I’ve stated numerous times in this report, Margaux was the place to be in 2015 and I suspect numerous estates have made their best wines to date.

TWI 95pts

The Wine Independent

The 2015 d’Issan is medium to deep garnet in color. It soars with red berries and mulberries plus herbs and tobacco. It is medium-bodied, elegant, refreshing and long.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2015 Château d’Issan has an intense bouquet, even more than the 2010 when juxtaposed side-by-side, with multilayered black fruit, bilberry and light marine scents and hints of wild heather that I did not notice three years ago. The palate is beautifully balanced with very supple, lithe tannins. There is more red fruit compared to the 2010, with a little more sapidity. In fact, I suspect on this showing that the d’Issan may ultimately edge ahead. This is very elegant and harmonious with an almost pixelated finish.

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot aged in 50% new and 50% one-year-old barrels for 18 months, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 D'Issan simply sings with a beautiful perfume of wilted flowers, rose hip tea and mincemeat with a core of cherry preserves and blackberry tart plus a hint of underbrush. Medium-bodied, fine, fresh and elegant, it's very soft and silky in the mouth with a long finish.

DC 92pts

Decanter

Developed nose, with a touch of brick red on the rim in the glass. Plenty of oak in evidence on a palate which is rather drying. Chunky red fruit, good acidity and ready now. Lacks the more modern style of 2020 and the freshness of 2014. Harvested 21 September to 6 October.

WS 91pts

Wine Spectator

Focused, with a twinge of singed alder and cedar up front giving this a slightly old-school feel, followed by a good core of steeped plum and black currant fruit. Picks up a bit of the vintage's velvety edge on the finish, though the cedar note lingers as well. Score Range: 88-91.

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Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2015 1.5Ltr

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Varietal

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Region

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Appellation

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