{"title":"Chateau D'Issan","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau d’Issan is one of Margaux’s historic estates, renowned for producing elegant, refined wines with exceptional finesse and ageing potential. A Third Growth in the 1855 Classification, the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines combine fragrant black fruits, floral nuances and silky tannins with a distinctive freshness and graceful structure. Known for its beautiful terroir and long history, Chateau d’Issan remains a highly regarded name among Bordeaux collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-dissan-margaux-2011-750ml","title":"Chateau D'Issan Margaux 2011 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2011 Château d’Issan offers a beautiful balance of concentration and energy, a hallmark of the Margaux region. It has a touch of florality and a savory character with dry fruit notes, complemented by a juicy freshness. Made from 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot, it's full-bodied with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. With aging potential, it's great now but will continue to evolve until 2040. This wine showcases the classic elegance of Margaux with its soft, supple texture and remarkable purity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is great, easily one of the best of the Margaux lineup. It has concentration and that sense of 2011 savoury, almost dry fruit but it is balanced by juice and a sense of energy. Great feeling of Margaux character with touches of florality. 57% of production in the first wine.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon 31% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 13, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous aromas of orange peel, mint, bay leaf and currants. Full to medium body, chewy tannins and a lightly austere finish. Walnut. Needs more time to soften. Better in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eApr 30, 2014\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2014-2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bigger sister, the 2011 d’Issan exhibits an attractive perfume of black cherries, earth and background loamy soil and oak notes. Although elegant, medium-bodied and well-made, it is less impressive than other vintages have been over the last 10-15 years. Drink it over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 21, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright crimson. Light, rather occluded nose. But good ripe fruit on the palate. Not quite enough mellifluous follow-through but decent enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-issan.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Issan is a Third Growth of the 1855 Imperial Classification. The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay subsoil, which contributes to optimal ripeness and freshness in our two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château d’Issan expresses the exquisite bouquet so characteristic of Margaux, and stands out with its suppleness, subtlety, elegance and long keeping potential that come from its unique terroir. Château d’Issan is aged in barrels for 16 to 18 months, half of which are new. Annual production is around 100,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2011 is a superb vintage, thanks to improving weather after the atypical spring and meticulous care in the vineyard during sorting, and in the cellar. It’s a worthy successor to 2009 \u0026amp; 2010 and very much in the same line, exhibiting elegance, grace and balance with mature fruit, fine tannins, and a beautiful structure. The purity is remarkable, with an exhilarating freshness and the silky texture which is hallmark of Margaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted by the team on june 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 12 \u0026gt; 26 september\u003cbr\u003eBlend Cabernet Sauvignon 69% Merlot 31%\u003cbr\u003eElevage 50% new barrels\u003cbr\u003eYield 36 hl\/ha\u003cbr\u003eProportion 1st wine 57%\u003cbr\u003epH 3.73\u003cbr\u003eTotal acidity (g\/1 H2SO4) 3.54\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol (% vol.) 13.23\u003cbr\u003eBottling 25 april 2013\u003cbr\u003eProduction 90 000 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966578638912,"sku":"RDFR20110417","price":155.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-d-issan-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760008715"},{"product_id":"chateau-dissan-margaux-2002-750ml","title":"Chateau D'Issan Margaux 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau d’Issan 2002 is a classic, mature Margaux, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry and dried flowers, layered with notes of tobacco, spice, menthol and subtle chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegant and savoury, with soft, refined tannins and bright acidity bringing freshness and lift. Nicely evolved yet still structured, it finishes silky and persistent with a touch of earthy complexity, showcasing the charm and finesse of a well-aged Margaux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 12, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Cabernet Sauvignon levels come through in the focus on black fruit, with cassis, bilberry and blackberry bud that are edged with spice and clear menthol. It still feels pretty tight in its tannic structure. The aromatics are also very high, and have kept their impact. It has bright acidity and a juicy finish with a lot more life and interest than a great many Bordeaux 2002s. It's not exactly generous but with zip and power that puts it above many (perhaps because Margaux was one of the areas that managed to avoid the worst of the rain). New cellars in this vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 13, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious to drink now with tobacco, chocolate and spice character. Black olives too. Full body, soft tannins and a savory finish. Sweet tobacco finish with some coffee. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eApr 29, 2005\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2005-2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine effort, this medium-bodied, floral and cassis-scented and flavored wine is quintessential Margaux. Elegant, with impressive flavors, concentration, a deep ruby\/purple-tinged color, excellent purity, and a long silky finish, it begs for consumption over the next 10-12 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-issan.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Issan is a Third Growth of the 1855 Imperial Classification. The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay subsoil, which contributes to optimal ripeness and freshness in our two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château d’Issan expresses the exquisite bouquet so characteristic of Margaux, and stands out with its suppleness, subtlety, elegance and long keeping potential that come from its unique terroir. Château d’Issan is aged in barrels for 16 to 18 months, half of which are new. Annual production is around 100,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40958490148928,"sku":"RDFR20020408","price":219.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-d-issan-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760008715"},{"product_id":"blason-dissan-margaux-2016-750ml","title":"Blason D'Issan Margaux 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlason d'Issan Margaux 2016 is the elegant second wine of the renowned Château d'Issan, offering an approachable introduction to one of Margaux's most prestigious estates. Produced from carefully selected vineyard parcels in the exceptional 2016 Bordeaux vintage, this refined red showcases the appellation's signature balance of finesse, freshness, and aromatic complexity. Layers of blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, plum, graphite, tobacco, and delicate floral notes are supported by silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and well-integrated oak from 14–16 months of barrel ageing. Already enjoyable with decanting, yet capable of further bottle development, Blason d'Issan 2016 is an outstanding choice for lovers of elegant Left Bank Bordeaux and pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, game, and mature cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 17, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pretty and finely formed with currant, cherry and raspberry character. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and fresh finish. Fine textured. Lovely second wine for d’Issan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 12, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2034\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of this 2016 just shines out. It's full of plump fruit, with great balance and plenty of Margaux typicity - plump red and black berry fruits and high floral aromatics, an exemplary second wine. And from a yield of 55hl\/ha; a great example of how (low) yields are not a necessary indicator of quality. Some menthol notes on the finish also, this is juicy and although you could drink now, it will develop further in bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 1, 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Blason d'Issan features cassis, plums and earth on the nose with an undercurrent of bay leaves and tobacco. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with good concentration and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep cherry crimson. Fresh, graphite with pure dark fruit. Lots of lead pencil on the palate and not at all leafy. Lovely purity and very silky, elegant tannins. Aromatic. Cool and fresh and elegant. Lightish but still has lovely scented length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-issan.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo select the best grapes from our Margaux appellation vineyards, the second wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlason d'Issan, was created in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e This wine is produced using a selection of specific vineyard plots, which, while respecting the identity of its terroir, offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ea round, luscious fruit character that can be enjoyed earlier in life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e . Blason d'Issan is also aged in oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, 35% of which are new. Annual production is approximately 100,000 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e- 2016 - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn unparalleled summer\u003cbr\u003eThe Medoc vineyards “enjoyed” continuous rain from 1st January to the beginning of June! The drainage work carried out in 1995 on the Chateau d’Issan estate, makes it possible to regulate the amount of water irrigating each plot. The vines’ roots reach down very deep, which makes their water supply regular. The rain stopped in the first week of June and flowering was uniform and abundant.\u003cbr\u003eLasting sunshine began from 20th June onwards. The whole summer was dry and hot until 13th September, when heaven-sent rain brought much-needed water to the vines. 33 mm of rainfall covered the estate evenly, waking up the vines and kick-starting the ripening process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strength of the Château d’Issan estate \u003cbr\u003e85% of the vines that grow here are more than 25 years old. We noticed no stress from lack of water and the vines’ growth cycle was uninterrupted. Thanks to the water reserves contained in the soil that had built up during the first half of the year, the vineyard was ready for harvesting to start with no precipitation. The Indian summer that followed, the reliability of the weather forecasts and the substantial variation between daytime and night temperatures throughout September, peaking at a difference of 20°C, all enabled the grape tannins to ripen slowly step by step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe harvest was very similar to that of 2010, but volumes were higher!\u003cbr\u003eIn 2016, picking began on 29th September and finished on 19th October. Yields were good, mainly as a result of good weather and short, even flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen the fruit was tasted on the vines, from the outset the vintage was recognised to be very promising without the grapes appearing overripe from the summer heat and drought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e2016 is a vintage with outstanding balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 September – 19 October 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16 months in French oak barrels, 35% new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle extraction and maceration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château d’Issan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaux, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, venison, game, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41306290520128,"sku":"RDFR20162811","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/blason-d-issan-margaux-new-label-750ml.jpg?v=1788155958"},{"product_id":"chateau-dissan-margaux-2000-750ml","title":"Chateau D'Issan Margaux 2000 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau d’Issan Margaux 2000 is a beautifully mature Third Growth Bordeaux, showing the refined elegance of Margaux alongside impressive depth and concentration. Aromas of autumnal raspberry and blackberry mingle with leather, walnut, truffle, clove and floral notes, while vibrant acidity and silky tannins carry the wine to a long, graceful finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 12, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2034\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful aromatics of walnut, leather, soft truffles, touches of cloves, this is a perfect wine for the winter months. The high acidity maintains freshness and backbone but there is a definite tertiary feel at this point with autumnal raspberry and blackberry fruits. It's gentle and welcoming with the elegant edge that Issan does so well. Feels like an old friend and practically begs you to stop what you are doing and open a book. A yield of 36hl\/ha. 50% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJun 29, 2010\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2010-2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully mature, the 2000 D’Issan is a quintessentially elegant, yet concentrated, aristocratic Margaux that defines the appellation. The wine has a dark ruby\/purple color just beginning to lighten at the edge. Notes of charcoal, acacia flowers, black raspberries, and blue fruits are followed by a medium to full-bodied wine that builds incrementally on the palate. With its outstanding purity, richness, elegance and length, this is a beauty that has reached its window of maturity, where it should stay for another 15 or more years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-issan.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Issan is a Third Growth of the 1855 Imperial Classification. The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay subsoil, which contributes to optimal ripeness and freshness in our two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château d’Issan expresses the exquisite bouquet so characteristic of Margaux, and stands out with its suppleness, subtlety, elegance and long keeping potential that come from its unique terroir. Château d’Issan is aged in barrels for 16 to 18 months, half of which are new. Annual production is around 100,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41331348275264,"sku":"RDFR20000407","price":275.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-d-issan-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760008715"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/collections\/producer-chateau-d-issan.jpg?v=1789367695","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/chateau-dissan.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}