Chateau d'Issan Grand Cru Classe 2013
Chateau d'Issan Grand Cru Classe 2013
Chateau d'Issan
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2013 Chateau d'Issan Grand Cru Classe Margaux
2013
How disappointing to see such low yields for a second year in a row!
On the other hand, the low yields meant earlier ripening, and complete maturity of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The casks of Cabernet are wonderfully aromatic and complex, and of uniformly high caliber.
Tasted by the team on june 2014.
Harvest 1 > 12 october
Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 74 % Merlot 26%
Elevage 50 % new barrels
Yield 28 hl/ha
Proportion 1st wine 55 %
pH 3.69
Total acidity (g/1 H2SO4) 3.26
Alcohol (% vol.) 12.83
Bottling 4 may 2015
Production 75 000 bottles
Ratings
Decanter - April 2014
“ Floral yet quite dense Cabernet fruit with balance and length, very Margaux, very attractive. Drink: 2017-2025. Taster: Steven Spurrier. ” (17/20 - 90/100 pts)
Les Carnets de Jean-Marc Quarin - 24 april 2014
“ Gourmand, ce 2013 possède aussi du volume. Le fruit est net, l’ensemble s’équilibre et la finale est guidée par des tanins enrobés ! ” (15,5/20 - 90 pts)
Neal Martin - May 2013
“ Cropped between 1st and 17th October, the d’Issan is a blend of 67 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 33 % Merlot cropped at 37hl/ha. It has a tight, quite reticent bouquet - quite stern but focused. This is almost Pauillac in style with a faint tang of seaweed. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured entry.
There is a rigid backbone here, again, lending it a Pauillac-like structure with a slight saltiness towards the finish. It needs to offer a little more flesh by the time of bottling. Tasted April 2013. ” (87-89 pts)
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