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Issan 1985
Margaux, Third Growth
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Impériale. Soft, fully evolved, hint of herbal. Polished, fine silky. Very, very round. Score: 17 - 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 1995-2018 18 May 2015 |
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Along with the 1983, the 1985 is the finest d'Issan produced during the eighties. The wine exhibits a more saturated color than the 1986, although some lightening is noticeable at the edge. The nose is all berry fruit, flowers, and sweet earth. This delicately-styled, medium-bodied, fruity, soft, measured wine will not appeal to those preferring a fuller-flavored Bordeaux, but it is purely made, stylish, and reveals riper fruit than most d'Issan vintages. Score: 86 Robert Parker, 'Bordeaux' 3rd Ed. Maturity: 1995-2003 01 January 1998 |
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Plenty of flavor, leather, spice, meat and ripe plum and cassis, rich and e legant yet framed with thick tannins. Flavors linger on the finish. Score: 88 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 15 April 1988 |
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