Château d'Issan 1996

A fine Margaux red wine by Château d'Issan

The estate

Château d'Issan has been a renowned Bordeaux wine since the 12th century. This fine Margaux wine is now back in the limelight thanks to the involvement of the Lorenzetti family, also owners in Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, along with the Cruse family.

The vineyard

Producing fine Margaux wines, Château d'Issan’s 59-hectare vineyard is spread over three appellations. Most of it is cultivated on the gravelly hilltops and alluvial hills of Margaux.

The blend

Château d'Issan 1996 comprises a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Château d'Issan 1996: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Château d'Issan 1996 offers a seductive concentration, complexity and refinement.