Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

So I went relatively deep on this wine in this vintage despite not getting a chance to taste it at the UGC as it is a non UGC property. Prior positive experiences with this wine and the hype surrounding 2015 Margaux made this decision easy. And surprise, surprise a short decant and this proved to be relatively approachable in its current state of early maturity. And I have no doubts that it is only going to get better in another Blanquito or 2 as the new oak will have more time to fully integrate while it picks up additional complexities.

2015 Chateau d’Issan [65% Cabernet Sauvignon / 35% Merlot, 13.5% ABV]; a wonderfully fragrant perfume of dark berries, florals, earth and tobacco scents that lead to a fresh, silky, palate staining blackberry profile that is framed by toasty oak which echo back on the long finish. 94+

Fantastic to hear!

I have a case of the 2015 that I’ve resisted opening but d’Issan always seems to overdeliver for the price point. One of my Margaux faves and can’t beat the QPR. I may just need to stop resisting the urge and open a bottle myself

Looks great.

Good to know. Always an understated wine that just seems to be at its best with food,

Great note jckba.

You're right. 2015 and Issan could just be a perfect match. I guess i don't have any Issan left, unfortunately.

Yes Issan is kind of forgotten Margaux, but always deliver the goods. Last one i had, the 2008, was quite good.

Good to hear this is making progress JC. In 2020 it was awkward and the 2014 showed better. Like the others I have a case. But there is plenty of other stuff to drink in the meantime.

A 2002 of RBI’s was excellent a couple of weeks ago, right in the sweet spot.

Sounds like a wine to look forward to drinking in my '70s.
I managed to snag three shortly after release for about $70. Probably not gonna open the first for at least another 5 years.

Nice note jckba, like others I’ve got a few sitting in the cellar but holding off cracking the wood open! We all know where that leads Looking forward to trying them in a blanquito. The 2000 was really good, so I have high hopes for this vintage.