Winery:
Château d’Issan
Brand / Producer name:
Château d’Issan
Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Region:
France / Bordeaux / Haut-Médoc
Volume:
750ml
Vintage:
2020
Description:
Haut-Médoc d’Issan 2020 is a structured and elegant Left Bank Bordeaux-style red produced by Château d’Issan. It shows a classic Médoc profile with dark fruit intensity, firm but refined tannins, and a balanced freshness. The style leans toward blackcurrant, plum, and subtle spice notes, with a touch of cedar and earthy minerality. Compared to the estate’s Margaux wines, it is slightly more straightforward and approachable in youth while still showing good depth and aging potential.
Food Pairing:
Grilled beef, lamb chops, roast duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses
TASTING NOTES
- Nose - Blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, with hints of cedar, violets, tobacco, and light earthy spice
- Taste - Medium to full-bodied with structured tannins; flavors of dark berries, cassis, and subtle oak influence with a fresh mineral edge
- Finish - Long, dry, and slightly savory with lingering dark fruit, spice, and fine tannic grip