1983 Château d'Issan
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The 1983 d'Issan has quite a pale appearance for what was a reputed Margaux vintage. The palate offers light red cherry, undergrowth and sandalwood aromas that suggest it has become rather fatigued in recent years. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannin; grippy in the mouth though it is pinched on the finish, powdered cocoa and tobacco lingering on the aftertaste. I would have expected a little more considering the vintage. Tasted at the d’Issan vertical held at the property.
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This wine has reached full maturity, as evidenced by the amber edge to its medium dark ruby/garnet color. The nose offers up copious quantities of sweet earth, red and black currant fruit, cedar, and herbs. This is a plump, atypically fleshy style of d'Issan, that is nicely concentrated, attractive, round, and ideal for current drinking. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted 3/95