Château d'Issan

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

9.27 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.1

Solid effort. Had some tough competition on Christmas.

Dec 27th, 2015

Christian Gray

9.1

Ghastly, haunting nose. Wet leaves. Spice. Licorice. Dried thyme. Red currant. Dried cherries. Plums. Cedar. Tobacco leaves. Clove. Palate brings eucalyptus, menthol like sensation. Time had softened this one.

Aug 12th, 2018