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D`Issan 2005
HED32760
75cl
13.5%
£115.00
£95.83 ex-VAT
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Situated within the Margaux appellation, Château d’Issan is a Third Growth estate with a rich heritage dating back to the 12th century. Its Grand Vin is typically aged for 18 months in French oak barrels – one third of which are new – and the wine is bottled without filtration. The 2005 vintage evokes aromas of dark fruits accompanied by violets, cedar, and exotic spices. The palate offers a luxurious and textured mouthfeel, with silky tannins, remarkable acidity and multi-layered fruits.
The 2005 Château d’Issan is one that Emmanuel Cruse describes as “the first great wine of the modern era”. It has more Merlot than previous vintages as some plots were replanted. It also displays more fruit intensity on the nose compared to the 2000. Blackberry and briary, wilted rose petals and violets are nicely focused, though you could argue not as complex as more recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity and gentle grip. It has a lively finish with a subtle marine influence on the aftertaste. This 2005 is drinking beautifully now and will continue to give pleasure for another 15-20 years. 92/Drink 2021-2032. - Neil Martin
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