2016 Château d'Issan | 96 Point Third Growth Margaux Bordeaux

🏆 96 Points | One of the Greatest Modern Château d'Issans

The Elegance of Margaux at Its Finest

one of the estate's greatest modern achievements, combining extraordinary concentration with the silky elegance that defines great Margaux

96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Margaux, Bordeaux, France

RRP $230 a bottle

Few appellations in Bordeaux produce wines as effortlessly graceful as Margaux.

And few estates capture that elegance better than Château d'Issan.

Dating back to the 12th century and classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Grand Cru Classé) in the historic 1855 Classification, Château d'Issan has built a reputation for producing wines of exceptional perfume, refinement and longevity.

The 2016 vintage is one of the estate's greatest modern achievements, combining extraordinary concentration with the silky elegance that defines great Margaux.

This is classic Left Bank Bordeaux at its absolute best.

Tasting Notes

Expect a beautifully refined Margaux with:

• Blackcurrant and cassis
• Blackberry and dark cherry
• Violet and rose petals
• Cedar and cigar box
• Graphite and crushed stone
• Dark chocolate and subtle spice
• Silky, beautifully polished tannins

The palate is seamless and remarkably elegant. Waves of pristine black fruit glide effortlessly across the palate, supported by vibrant acidity, refined tannins and exceptional mineral freshness. The finish is long, graceful and wonderfully complex.

This is a wine that perfectly showcases why Margaux is often regarded as Bordeaux's most elegant appellation.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast

About the Wine

Château d'Issan is one of Bordeaux's oldest and most prestigious estates, with a history stretching back more than 800 years.

Located in the heart of Margaux, the vineyard sits on deep gravel soils that provide ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, while carefully selected parcels of Merlot contribute richness and texture. The château has undergone a remarkable renaissance over the past two decades, with recent vintages consistently ranking among the finest wines produced in Margaux.

The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux's greatest modern vintages. Near-perfect growing conditions allowed Château d'Issan to produce a wine of exceptional concentration, precision and balance, while maintaining the perfume and finesse that have always defined the estate.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Beef Wellington
• Roast lamb
• Duck breast
• Dry-aged rib-eye
• Venison
• Mushroom dishes
• Mature Comté or aged Cheddar

Cellaring

Although already showing remarkable harmony with extended decanting, this wine has the structure to age gracefully for another 20–30 years.

With time, expect further complexity to emerge, revealing notes of cigar box, forest floor, truffle and cedar while maintaining its signature Margaux elegance.

Why We Love It

Great Margaux possesses a unique ability to combine power with elegance in a way few wines can.

The 2016 Château d'Issan is a perfect example. It delivers the depth and concentration expected from the magnificent 2016 Bordeaux vintage, yet everything is wrapped in silky tannins, floral perfume and effortless finesse.

Awarded 96 points by both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, this is one of the standout wines from one of Bordeaux's greatest recent vintages.

At $230, the 2016 Château d'Issan represents outstanding value in the world of classified-growth Bordeaux. It offers the pedigree of a historic Third Growth, the quality of an exceptional vintage and the timeless elegance that has made Margaux one of the world's most revered wine regions. For collectors and lovers of fine Bordeaux alike, this is a bottle that belongs in every serious cellar.

👉 Widely regarded as one of the finest Château d'Issans ever produced, the 2016 is an outstanding addition to any serious Bordeaux collection.