Everyone into Bordeaux knows the great names of Margaux, from first-growth Château Margaux to third-growth Château Palmer — but for years, Château d’Issan has been flying under the radar for most people. In the last decade, the estate has been changing under the guidance of dynamic owner Emmanuel Cruse. Here are my picks of Château d’Issan Margaux’s five best since 2003.
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Château d’Issan 2010
Château d’Issan 2009
Château d’Issan 2005
Château d’Issan 2004
Château d’Issan 2003
This was first published in Hong Kong Tatler as well as other magazines in the Edipresse Asia Group, including China Tatler (Shangliu Tatler), Macau Tatler, Singapore Tatler, Philippines Tatler, Thailand Tatler, Taiwan Tatler, Malaysia Tatler, and Indonesia Tatler.
Don’t miss Château d’Issan at Great Wines of the World, October 31 through November 2 in Hong Kong.
Image courtesy of Château d’Issan.
