Château d'Issan

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

9.231 ratings
9.25 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
Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

9.3

Fresh dark fruit laced with under the horses hoof earth and straw... Lovely wine.

Fresh dark fruit laced with under the horses hoof earth and straw... Lovely wine.

Jul 28th, 2016
Richard Rosensweig

The 2008 Issan I showing all of its refined, Bordeaux splendor. It’s dark, plummy and cherry notes, with wet slate and some leather have reached their full maturity and I can’t see them getting a better. I’d say the 2008 has another 5-6 years at this level before it will start to fade a bit.

The 2008 Issan I showing all of its refined, Bordeaux splendor. It’s dark, plummy and cherry notes, with wet slate and some leather have reached their full maturity and I can’t see them getting a better. I’d say the 2008 has another 5-6 years at this level before it will start to fade a bit.

Nov 25th, 2021
Richard Rosensweig

Starts with stewed plum, cherries, ox blood, and wet slate. Eventually develops more chewiness of dried currants and leather. So much structure and restraint in every sip. Pairs beautifully with osso bucco and a lot of other things I’m sure.

Starts with stewed plum, cherries, ox blood, and wet slate. Eventually develops more chewiness of dried currants and leather. So much structure and restraint in every sip. Pairs beautifully with osso bucco and a lot of other things I’m sure.

Oct 31st, 2020
Jean-Philip Journeault

2008

Jan 19th, 2019
Rich Raleigh

Man. This is good. #drinking with friends from Sweden. Love this wine.

Man. This is good. #drinking with friends from Sweden. Love this wine.

Jun 14th, 2017
Denis Malbec

I was impressed by its youth and balance.

I was impressed by its youth and balance.

Mar 16th, 2016
Zoran Korencan

Margaux on 23.12.2015

Margaux on 23.12.2015

Dec 23rd, 2015
Marco Meuwis

My favorite! Very smooth nice Margaux.

My favorite! Very smooth nice Margaux.

Jul 1st, 2015
Mark Allan

Lovely Margaux, opened up nicely and accompanied a lovely rib-eye :)

Lovely Margaux, opened up nicely and accompanied a lovely rib-eye :)

Mar 31st, 2015
Derek Baker

Derek had this 11 years ago

Derek had this 11 years ago

Apr 11th, 2014