ZF691 Moulin dIssan 2013 Bordeaux SuperieurSpecial Price: $125/bottle
6-pack Price: $690/6bottles (Average $115/bottle)
Region: Bordeaux Superieur
Grape varieties: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Volume: 750ml
Chateau d'Issan is located in the village of Margaux in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Gironde River, near Chateau Giscours. Ranked third in the 1855 Médoc classification, it was purchased by the Cruse family in 1945, and was described by Austrian kings in the 19th century as a Chateau d'Issan for the table of Kings & Altars of the Gods, and a royal wine of the Austrian kings. Chateau d'Issan was also described by the King of Austria as a royal wine. In the early years, Bosco's visit to the Chateau d'Issan with Mr. Yip Shu Kwan and Mr. Kwok Wai Shun was also broadcasted on the bobblehead box.
Tragically abandoned during two world wars, the château was soon reborn under the impetus of the Cruse family, who became owners in 1945. Under the direction of Lionel Cruse, the château was restored, the infrastructure modernized and the vineyards replanted. Since 1998, thanks to the investments made by his son Emmanuel Cruse (the third generation) in the vineyards and the cellar, the wines of Ysanne are more than ever a reflection of the authenticity of the terroir.
In 2012, Françoise and Jacky Lorenzetti, who also own Lilian Ladouys in Saint-Estèphe and Pédesclaux in Pauillac, joined forces with the Cruse family. With perseverance, passion and courage, the generations worked together to restore the Château de Dissin and bring it back to its noble splendor.
Moulin D'issan has a strong floral aroma, and the Merlot makes the wine softer and fruitier than other Margaux wines, showing the typical Margaux style, but also has a tough side. The wines of Château Dixen are the favorites of many European royals, and are often chosen for royal banquets, weddings and other occasions. Blason D'Issan, the second label wine of Château Dixen, was first released in 1994. It is hand-harvested by the winery, and the second label is made from grapes from younger vines, which are fermented and aged in wooden barrels for 14-16 months before bottling. It has always maintained a high level of quality and value for money.
Originally owned by the Foix de Candale family, which was forced to abandon the château during the French Revolution, Château de Dissin fell into the hands of a growing number of people who had a stake in the château's destiny. In 1824, Jean-Baptiste Duluc took over the estate and extensively remodeled the vineyards before selling them to the Blanchy family, and in 1866, Gustave Roy took over Château Dissin: he built the first gravity cellar and was largely responsible for the replanting of the vines that had been destroyed by phylloxera.
