Château d'Issan

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

9.342 ratings
9.412 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
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Really lovely wine. Typical of the vintage. Rich, silky and integrated.

Really lovely wine. Typical of the vintage. Rich, silky and integrated.

Oct 12th, 2015
Jonathan Cristaldi

Writer First We Feast, LA Magazine, SOMM Journal

10

Posting too late to give a good note but it was gorgeous.

Posting too late to give a good note but it was gorgeous.

Mar 5th, 2015
Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

10

I love the history of this chateau. Thank you Eric Asimov for bringing it to light

I love the history of this chateau. Thank you Eric Asimov for bringing it to light

Jul 6th, 2014
Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

9.8

'For the table of kings and the alter of gods'

'For the table of kings and the alter of gods'

May 9th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

7.8

I have had other bottles of this vintage of Chateau D'Issan that were superior. This particular bottle was weak and thin on the palate and nose This bottle showed nothing of the greatness of the 2005 vintage. It showed nothing of the depth of flavors I would expect. Hopefully an aberration.

I have had other bottles of this vintage of Chateau D'Issan that were superior. This particular bottle was weak and thin on the palate and nose This bottle showed nothing of the greatness of the 2005 vintage. It showed nothing of the depth of flavors I would expect. Hopefully an aberration.

Sep 30th, 2013
Robert McCall

Corked

Jun 4th, 2017
Timothy Lynch

Notwithstanding being a tad past its prime it was fun to pour.

Notwithstanding being a tad past its prime it was fun to pour.

May 16th, 2023
Adam Baker

Drank with roasted lamb (rosemary and garlic) at dad’s for Easter dinner. Wonderful lamb and great pairing. Not a long finish but good Bordeaux flavor. Some earth, some mild spice, light plum.

Drank with roasted lamb (rosemary and garlic) at dad’s for Easter dinner. Wonderful lamb and great pairing. Not a long finish but good Bordeaux flavor. Some earth, some mild spice, light plum.

Apr 9th, 2023
Scott Kahn

A wine that improves a lot after an hours decant! Typical tar and minerals of Margaux, with an undertone of ripe red red fruit. Nice aromatics on the front end too.

A wine that improves a lot after an hours decant! Typical tar and minerals of Margaux, with an undertone of ripe red red fruit. Nice aromatics on the front end too.

Mar 18th, 2023
Ron Siegel

Needs 30-60 minutes of air to open showing pretty red fruits, leather, nice spice with notes of tobacco.

Needs 30-60 minutes of air to open showing pretty red fruits, leather, nice spice with notes of tobacco.

Apr 12th, 2022