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1996
Château d'Issan
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Château d'Issan
chateau-issan.com
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| Appellation: |
Margaux - Médoc - France
(3ème Cru Classé)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$50.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
December 30, 2011
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Wine Spectator
winespectator.com
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90 points
"Wine Spectator 90pts. Plenty of blackberry, currant and cherry character. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity aftertaste. A mellow and well-defined '96. One of the best Issans in ages. Best after 2000. 10,000 cases made. (JS) Wine Advocate 88 pts. This property continues to reassert itself, with a renewed commitment to quality. The 1996 d'Issan has turned out beautifully in bottle. It exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as an elegant, floral, blackberry, and smoky-scented nose. The wine is medium-bodied and complex in the mouth, with subtle new oak, gorgeously ripe, sweet black currant fruit, and well-integrated tannin and acidity. This quintessential Margaux-styled wine is elegant and rich. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020. "
Best 2004-2020
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