Château d'Issan

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

8.99 ratings

8.63 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

9.3

Yes! Textbook Margaux:-) needs two hours to open up but when it does it's worth it. Still quite dark, leading to red-brick and a russet edge; very floral - violets, hibiscus, lavender, and stocks, with hints if pencil shavings, school desks, and light uncooked pork fat; very long, oscillating between beautifully firm tannins and well balanced acidity. Won't get much better but will probably be equally good in 15 years.

Yes! Textbook Margaux:-) needs two hours to open up but when it does it's worth it. Still quite dark, leading to red-brick and a russet edge; very floral - violets, hibiscus, lavender, and stocks, with hints if pencil shavings, school desks, and light uncooked pork fat; very long, oscillating between beautifully firm tannins and well balanced acidity. Won't get much better but will probably be equally good in 15 years.

Apr 15th, 2016

9.4

This 1986 vintage still has great backbone and wonderful flavors popping out all over my palette!

This 1986 vintage still has great backbone and wonderful flavors popping out all over my palette!

Feb 14th, 2025

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

8.1

Austin had this 11 years ago

Austin had this 11 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2014

8.5

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Jehan had this 11 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2014

9.1

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Jun 25th, 2024

8.7

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Albert had this 8 years ago

Dec 25th, 2016

9.4

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José had this 9 years ago

Feb 25th, 2016

9.2

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Dec 8th, 2015

8.0

Marc had this 11 years ago

Marc had this 11 years ago

Apr 8th, 2014