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Moulin d'Issan 2019
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2019
- ABV
- 13%
£30.50
Member Price: £24.40
MOULIN D’ISSAN · 2019 · CHÂTEAU D’ISSAN · BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR · 90% MERLOT
From the prestigious Château d’Issan, this distinctive Bordeaux Supérieur comes from parcels closest to the Gironde estuary, where clay-limestone soils are particularly well suited to Merlot. Unusually for the Médoc, Merlot makes up 90% of the blend, giving Moulin d’Issan its signature richness, suppleness and generous fruit character. The 2019 vintage is deep in colour and expressive, with ripe red and dark fruit, subtle oak and fine tannins. Hand-harvested and aged for 14 months in French oak, including 25% new barrels, it delivers the elegance and care associated with the Château d’Issan estate in a beautifully approachable style.
A beautifully supple Bordeaux with generous Merlot fruit, refined oak and the pedigree of Château d’Issan.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep, intense dark red.
- Nose
- Expressive and generous, with ripe red berries, blackberry and dark fruit, complemented by subtle woody and spicy notes.
- Palate
- Plump, juicy and velvety, with generous Merlot-driven fruit and a pleasing freshness. Fine-grained tannins provide structure, while subtle oak brings depth and complexity.
- Finish
- Fresh and balanced, with lingering dark fruit, gentle oak and finely integrated tannins.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Beef carpaccio, roast beef, lamb, duck, roast chicken, hot game pies, hearty stews, mushrooms, truffles and gratin dauphinois.
- Suggested Occasions
- Dinner parties, Sunday roasts, winter dinners, fine dining and relaxed evenings with friends.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Rugby internationals, Six Nations, The Open, golf days, Test cricket and post-match dinners.
Details
- Style
- Rich, Supple Bordeaux Red
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux — Médoc
- Appellation
- Bordeaux Supérieur AOC
- Producer
- Château d’Issan
- Vineyard
- Bordeaux Supérieur parcels of Château d’Issan, close to the Gironde estuary
- Grape Variety
- 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- 2022–2026
- Serving Temp
- 17–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- Open approximately 30 minutes before serving; a short decant will help the wine open and soften the tannins.
- Cellaring Potential
- 1–3 years, although it is ready to enjoy now.
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- 14 months in oak barrels, 25% of which are new.
“A gorgeous, really approachable Bordeaux. Loads of juicy Merlot fruit, but with enough structure and oak to give it proper Bordeaux character. It feels polished without being heavy and is drinking beautifully now.” Mark J
The Château d’Issan team describes the 2019 as showing expressive, crunchy red fruit, deep colour and a well-balanced finish with fine tannins. Independent tasting notes highlight its richness, suppleness and fruit-driven character, with the 90% Merlot blend giving it an unusually generous profile for the Médoc.