Château d’Issan
AOC Margaux
3ème Grand Cru Classé
Third growth of Margaux, Château d’Issan is one of the oldest Châteaux from the Médoc. The wine would have been served during the wedding of Alienor d’Aquitaine and Henri Plantagenet in 1152 and the wall which completely surrounds the property is dating back from 1644.
Situation
59ha
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Soil
The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay subsoil
Ageing
Aged in barrels for 16 to 18 months, half of which are new
Available Vintages
Alcohol
13,18°
Blending
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
Tasting
“This sneaks up on you with a pretty density of ripe fruit such as plums and strawberries. Full body, layered and ripe tannins set this young wine up for a tannic and fruity finish.” – Suckling
