3rd Classified Growth Bordeaux; Château d’Issan is just 2.5 km from Chateau Margaux.
2018: Wine Advocate/Parker 94; J.Suckling 96; Decanter 96
“Haute-Couture” winemaking
Fermentation was traditional with very gentle pumping over to preserve the body and liveliness of the fruit. The three weeks maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation, allowed to transfer the wine into the barrels by mid-November
Château d’Issan 2018 is intense and well-crafted
The final blend took place in mid-January with an obvious, well-balanced selection. The 2018 vintage of Château d’Issan has intensity. The precision of the Merlot fruit offers a great attack on the palate. It moves on to become more profound thanks to the Cabernet in this great vintage, reminiscent of 2016.
