Fine Wine

September 1422, 2020
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LOT 109

Lot 109

CHÂTEAU D'ISSAN 2005 (2) WA 95
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2004 (1) WA 94

CHÂTEAU D'ISSAN 2005 (2) WA 95
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2004 (1) WA 94
Lot 109 Details
CHÂTEAU D'ISSAN 2005 (2)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts.

The more serious grand vin twin, the 2005 d’Issan, has a stunning nose of spring flowers, blackcurrant and blue/black fruits galore, and an impressively opaque dark plum/purple color. With a rich, concentrated and pure mouthfeel, wonderfully sweet tannin, full-bodied density and richness, but elegance in abundance, this is a stunner, and one of the great Margaux of the vintage. Drink it now and over the next 20 years. June 2015 Drink: 2015-2035 WA 95

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2004 (1)

Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
scraped label

The 2004 Chateau Margaux has always been a promising wine and here, served blind against the First Growths, it finally proved that patience is necessary when it comes to such wines. It has an exquisite bouquet with brilliant delineation, scents of redcurrant, raspberry coulis, cold stone (almost flint-like) with pencil-lead and cedar lending it a Pauillac-like sense of aristocratic flair. The palate is extremely well balanced with a supple opening, nigh perfect acidity with a surprisingly citric undercurrent that lends so much freshness and tension. This is excellent. Tasted September 2016 Drink: 2020-2050 WA 94

3 bts.    per lot $700 - $900

Realised: $1,848
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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