D'Issan Margaux 3eme Cru 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Issan
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux (3ème Cru Classé, 1855).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 23%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95; Decanter 94; James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate ~91

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and black cherry with violet florals, cedar, tobacco and subtle cedar spice. Silky, refined tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled rib-eye, beef stews, game (venison, pheasant), aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, soy-glazed duck or beef, beef bulgogi, char siu pork, mushroom-based umami dishes (mapo tofu with reduced heat).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new); bottled Château.

Vineyard Info
Estate ~44 ha in central Margaux; long Cruse-family ownership (owned by Emmanuel Cruse); 50% stake sold to Jacky Lorenzetti in 2013. Producer makes Grand Vin d’Issan and second wine Blason d’Issan.