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    Château d'Issan 2012

    Bordeaux • Margaux • 3rd Classified Growth • Red

    450,00€ tax included
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    75,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Margaux
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2012
    • Grape varieties 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

    Château d'Issan 2012 is an exceptional wine from the Margaux appellation, classified as a Third Growth . Located in the heart of Bordeaux , this estate blends tradition and modernity. With a majority of Merlot, this wine offers a beautiful expression of the terroir, combining power and finesse. Château d'Issan wines are renowned for their aromatic richness and their ability to evolve over time, thus expressing the region's ancestral winemaking expertise.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 95/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Dress: Deep red with purplish highlights.
    Nose: Aromas of ripe black fruits, flowers and spices.
    Palate: Elegant, with silky tannins and a lovely acidity.
    Finish: Long and persistent, leaving notes of licorice and cocoa.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs wonderfully with duck breast with red berries or a mature cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château d'Issan vineyard is planted on clay-gravel soils, characteristic of the Margaux appellation. These well-drained soils allow the vine roots to penetrate deeply, accessing essential nutrients. The temperate oceanic climate, with maritime influences, ensures optimal grape ripening. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are cultivated with care, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture. Each plot is worked to reflect the diversity of the terroir, contributing to the unique expression of each wine.

    Owner and history

    Today, Château d'Issan is managed by the Cruse family, who acquired the estate in 2000. Passionate about winemaking, they undertook extensive improvements to the vineyard and winemaking facilities. Their goal is to produce wines of exceptional quality, true to the identity of the Margaux terroir. Through quality management and a deep respect for tradition, they have restored Château d'Issan to its former glory, making each vintage a true benchmark within the appellation.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château d'Issan is a meticulous process, blending tradition and innovation. The harvest is done by hand, ensuring rigorous selection of the grape bunches. After delicate destemming, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for a gentle extraction of aromas and tannins. Aging takes place in oak barrels, some of which are new, for approximately 16 months. This care taken at each stage of winemaking results in wines of great complexity, capable of aging gracefully while preserving freshness and balance.

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    The team's opinion

    A Margaux of great finesse, already mellow, with notes of cedar, blond tobacco and delicate black fruit.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2022 à 2032

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Fruity
    • Timber frame