Chateau d'Issan 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 2009
$930.00
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Ready - at best · best from 2026 · will keep to 2045.
Tasting notes
Jane Anson · Decanter · 95
Panos Kakaviatos · Decanter · 95
Noble aromatics of freshly cut herbs, dewy meadow grass, white flower, cassis and tobacco leaf signify a wine of finesse, with balancing acidity and showy brightness for a 2009. It is still quite youthful, with noticeable tannins, indeed tasting younger than its age—gorgeous freshness on the finish.
Drink 2022 - 2045
Neal Martin · Vinous · 93
The 2009 d’Issan is endowed with an intense and classically styled bouquet, quite tight at the beginning but opening with black plum and bilberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, almost Pauillac in style with graphite-infused black fruit and a long, black pepper and cedar-infused finish. This represents the best showing of the 2009 d’Issan. Excellent. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.
Drink 2022 - 2045
Robert Parker · Wine Advocate · 93
James Suckling · James Suckling · 92
Stephen Tanzer · Vinous · 92
Bright medium ruby-red. Wild aromas of redcurrant, blueberry, mocha, smoke and game. It is very rich and full for Margaux if a bit youthfully monolithic today following its silky entry, with black fruit flavours accompanied by medicinal chocolate and menthol elements. It has the stuffing and length to support its big, mouth-dusting tannins. Offers impressive potential.
Ian D'Agata · Vinous · 90
A 60/40 blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon; 13.9% alcohol; ITP 72; pH 3.81.
Very dark ruby, with black highlights. The nose is distinctly stricter and more austere than usual for this wine, with fresh blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas nicely lifted by a mineral note. It enters bright and fresh, with lively acids framing the sweet black fruit flavours well. The long, clean, vibrant finish features building tannins that are youthfully aggressive and chewy.
This very attractive, classically styled Bordeaux wine eschews overripe aromas and jammy fruit flavours and is very much Margaux in style and weight. Although it will need considerable time to resolve its tannins and open fully, it should appeal to those who prefer Bordeaux's daintier, higher-acid style. Forget about it in your cellar for about ten years, then enjoy it for another 20 after that.
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