1986 Chateau d'Issan Italian pepper and black raspberry notes

pepper and black raspberry notes

fine structure and vivid currant

So wonderful now

rounded texture

but patience is most definitely required

1986 Chateau d'Issan Italian pepper and black raspberry notes"The wine is made from the old vines in the Chteau dIssan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay subsoil, which contributes to optimal ripeness and freshness in our two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Chteau dIssan expresses the exquisite bouquet so characteristic of Margaux, and stands out with its suppleness, subtlety, elegance and long keeping potential