Château d’Issan Margaux 1855 3ième Cru 2009

Beautiful aromatics on the nose, with deftly extracted blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, sandalwood, cedar, cocoa bean and espresso notes that are well integrated but still providing a caressing gourmet kick. Lovely sage and cloves, precisely carved tannic frame that has just enough austerity to suggest it remains on the edge of its drinking window, with many years ahead. 50% new oak, 35hl/ha yield.