{"product_id":"0001-7452","title":"Chateau D’Issan 2008 Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e37.5cl * 13.0% ABV * Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChateau d`Issan is a Third Growth Margaux property that produces about 100,000 bottles each year. Its richly aromatic and silky-textured Clarets are often amongst the best of the appellation. The estate’s history dates back to 1152 when the wine was officially served at the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine to King Henry II, the beginning of a special relationship between Bordeaux and England. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe d’Essenault family owned the estate over five generations and rebuilt the existing château at the end of the 16th century. Surrounded by a moat, it is one of the oldest châteaux in the region and is frequently described as the most romantic in the Médoc. In 1945 the Cruse family – already established in the Médoc for more than 150 years – purchased the property. Today Emmanuel Cruse runs the estate with the Lorenzetti family (owners of C\u003cspan\u003ehâteau\u003c\/span\u003ex Pédesclaux and Ladouys). They own 44 hectares in Margaux, planted with 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics' Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThis beautifully elegant, precise, well-delineated 2008 displays a dense ruby\/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of spring flowers, blue and black fruits, and subtle graphite and earth. Medium to full-bodied with a layered, expansive mouthfeel, impressive purity, and a long finish with no hint of aggressiveness, this effort should be at its peak in 4-6 years, and evolve for 20-25 years\u003c\/em\u003e.”   \u003cstrong\u003e93 points – Robert Parker April 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe beautiful moated Issan Château is producing better wine every year. This 2008, from a vineyard that was badly hit by hail that year, has an elegance and style that is very much in keeping with southern Margaux. There is also a fine balancing density, sweet plum fruit and, with its fine tannins, great aging potential.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003cstrong\u003e93 points – Wine Enthusiast Dec 2010.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe 2008 d’Issan has a fragrant bouquet with pretty blackberry, briary, cedar and crushed rose petal scents that unfolds nicely in the glass. It is not a powerful Margaux, yet it is very well defined, “correct” in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, quite rounded tannin. This is well balanced with plenty of freshness, crisp and taut and offers a tang of spice towards the finish. This 2008 is evolving with style and panache, drinkable now but probably offering another decade of drinking pleasure. (Tasted at the château and at BI Wine \u0026amp; Spirits’ annual vertical tasting).  \u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2018 – 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e” Neal Martin Feb 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France : Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58875763523958,"sku":"0001-7452","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/0215\/7464\/files\/D_Issanhalf.webp?v=1790958084","url":"https:\/\/www.tauruswines.co.uk\/products\/0001-7452","provider":"Taurus Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}