Château d'Issan

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

9.211 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

Christine Havens

9.0

One of the oldest winemaking properties in the Medoc, d'Issan has been turning out wine since the late 1,400s. But never mind that, '96 was a great vintage for the Left Bank, and this bottle seems to validate that fact. The nose is charming, with aromas of black currant, cassis, anise and lavender sachet. Nicely delineated on the palate, it comes across as cool and elegant with firm tannins studded with graphite, minerals, blackberries, dried herbs and that signature Margaux floral note right at the close.

One of the oldest winemaking properties in the Medoc, d'Issan has been turning out wine since the late 1,400s. But never mind that, '96 was a great vintage for the Left Bank, and this bottle seems to validate that fact. The nose is charming, with aromas of black currant, cassis, anise and lavender sachet. Nicely delineated on the palate, it comes across as cool and elegant with firm tannins studded with graphite, minerals, blackberries, dried herbs and that signature Margaux floral note right at the close.

Feb 24th, 2016

9.5

Wowza. Spicy and smooth. Lovely 1996 vintage. And that’s a magnum!!!

Wowza. Spicy and smooth. Lovely 1996 vintage. And that’s a magnum!!!

Sep 27th, 2018

9.3

Nice mouth feel - thick and bold. Green peppers + barnyard. Right up my alley. I could drink all day!

Nice mouth feel - thick and bold. Green peppers + barnyard. Right up my alley. I could drink all day!

Sep 28th, 2015

9.3

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Apr 9th, 2015

Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.1

Robin had this 10 years ago

Robin had this 10 years ago

Jan 28th, 2015

8.4

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Danny had this 3 years ago

Sep 26th, 2021

Rassadkin Alexander

9.0

Rassadkin had this 8 years ago

Rassadkin had this 8 years ago

Feb 16th, 2017

9.4

Cedric had this 9 years ago

Cedric had this 9 years ago

Dec 13th, 2015

9.1

Victor had this 10 years ago

Victor had this 10 years ago

Nov 13th, 2014

10

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Luis had this 10 years ago

Sep 5th, 2014