Wine "Moulin d'Issan", Bordeaux Superieur AOC
Reviews of purchase "Moulin d'Issan", Bordeaux Superieur AOC
Tasting Notes
Wine red ruby color.
The wine has a dry, pleasant taste, which is dominated by shades of black fruit and berries: plum and blackberry. Elegant aftertaste filled with light accents of minerals.
Nice fragrant aroma of the wine abounds tones blueberries, mineral and floral notes.
Wine perfectly combines with juicy meat, venison, lamb or roast beef.
Interesting Facts
Chateau is located in the village of d'Issan Kantenak, its history dates back to the 12th century. Guyenne (historical province in south-west France) was occupied by Britain. At this time, the region Margaux was divided into two domains: Moth-Margot (actually Chateau Margaux) and ILO-Kantenak (Chateau d'Issan). Then the knight Essenault built a castle Issa, who still survives and is a historical monument. In 1855 the farm was awarded the title 3-eme Grand Cru Classe. Wine Chateau d'Issan always been famous for their excellent quality, their fans getting a lot of famous people. These wines are served at the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry Plantagenet. Chateau d'Issan was a favorite wine of the Emperor Franz Josef. Like many Bordeaux estates, Château was destroyed after the First World War. Today, the castle has a reputable wine Cruz family, who bought it in 1950. Vineyards were largely replanted and restored to its former estate velikolepiya.Château d'Issan owns 120 hectares of land, 50 of which are reserved for vineyards. For the production of great wines Château d'Issan and second wine Blason D'Issan used Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Through the use of these varieties are obtained with traditional wine Margo force Pauillac.