Château d'ISSAN
3ème grand cru classé

Neighbour of Palmer and 3rd Grand Cru Classé like him, Issan offers wines that are clearly different, straighter and crisper. Since 2004, Issan wines have grown in size and body without losing their elegance or denying their Margalais origins.

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100  « Le cru se montre impressionnant de droiture, d’expression du fruit, avec une matière de belle ampleur, un milieu de bouche rempli et beaucoup de distinction. Il est persistant, séveux et doté de très jolis tanins qui se fondent dans une finale fraîche. »

J-M Quarin : 94/100 « Couleur rouge sombre et profonde. Nez intense, fin, subtil, sentant bon les fruits mûrs. Moelleux à l'attaque, juteux et très savoureux à partir du milieu de bouche, le vin glisse, caresse et prend du goût sur un joli déroulé qui va loin en finale. Tannicité superbement enveloppée. »

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2024 d'Issan is pretty closed in on itself. Issan is usually a showier wine at this stage, but the 2024 is decidedly virile, almost somber in feel. Floral, spice and earthy notes open with some coaxing and yet the Grand Vin is only showing a fraction of what it has so offer. I do admire its strong character, however. 2024 will be a fascinating Issan to follow."

Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 "The 2024 Château d'Issan has a quintessential Margaux nose with crushed violet permeating the black fruit, fine delineation, focus and satisfying vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with a surprisingly sweet entry and decent grip. Blueberry infuses the mid-palate and a dash of white pepper and a little graphite emerge toward the finish. This d'Issan probably has the legs to mature in bottle for up to 20 years, though its lack of substance means that I would be more inclined to drink this in its flush of youth."