D'Issan Margaux 3eme Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Issan
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (74%), Merlot (26%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate / Neal Martin) 85-87 pts (2013); James Suckling 92 pts; Wine Cellar Insider 90-91 pts; Vivino community ~4. 0/5

Tasting Note
Medium-to-full Margaux: floral and black-cherry aromas with cassis, tobacco, cedar and subtle licorice. Silky texture, fresh acidity, polished tannins and a moderately long, spicy-earth finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, grilled tuna with soy, stir-fried shiitake, braised beef noodles.

Production Method
Parcel vinification in temperature-controlled tanks, stainless-steel fermentation, aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Troisièmes Crus (1855) Margaux estate. Long-held by the Cruse family (Emmanuel Cruse); Jacky Lorenzetti acquired a 50% stake in 2013. Produces Grand Vin Château d'Issan and second wine Blason d'Issan.