MARGAUX
Château d’Issan
Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Other wines from this estate
Blason d'Issan - Second vin
Appellation
Margaux
Family of crus
Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Points remarquables
Themed tastings | Vineyard visits | Historic cellars | Important heritage site
Practical informations
05 57 88 35 91
Chemin de la ménagerie - 33460 Cantenac
Open all year long, visits only by appointment.
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Informations
Chateau d'Issan, located in the heart of the appellation, offers an unique and family estate, it is the only one to have a Clos dating from 1644. As remarkable for the beauty of its architecture as for the richness of its terroir, Château d'Issan, dating from the 17th century, was included on the French complementary list of historical buildings.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 60 % - Merlot 40 % |
| Growing methods | Sustainable |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Garonne Gravels |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 45 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 9000 |
| Vinification | Traditional, Vinification by separate parcels, Inox vats |
| Duration of breeding barrels (months) | 18 |
| Proportion of new barrels | 50% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 100 000 - 150 000 |