but these are definitely finer than those from the 2017 vintage

refined tannins

and a subtle hint of cedar

the wine opens with deep notes of dark cherries

black cherry

Château d'Issan 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2019, 75cl Efterårssmagning but these are definitely finerThe 2019 D'Issan is showing well from bottle, offering up aromas of sweet berries and plums mingled with violets, orange rind and raw cocoa. Medium to full bodied, lively and nicely concentrated, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a seamless, elegant profile, it's a charming, perfumed wine that will offer a broad drinking window. The blend is dominated by an atypically high proportion (70%) of Cabernet Sauvignon. The heart of Issan is its walled