2019 Chateau D'Issan 3000ml

97 POINTS

James Suckling

Fresh currants and raspberries pop out of the glass, together with oranges and cedar. Such purity of fruit in the nose. Full-bodied, yet so refined and vertical. It goes deep and long with tight, compressed tannins that are pure and exciting. Really tight and focused. Precise. Try after 2026.

96 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

A concentrated but graceful feel to this Issan, showcasing why it is one of the powerhouses of Margaux without necessarily flexing its muscles the most obviously. Takes a few moments to unroll on the palate but as it does it expands both forward and outwards, beautifully filling the mid palate with creamy brambly fruits and firm but flexible tannins. This inches open, suggesting it has an extremely long life ahead of it, and is close to the 2016 in expression, although not quite with the depth of expression of that exemplary vintage. 50% new oak, 3.7pH. 45% of overall production went into the 1st wine. Harvest from 25th September to 11th October.

96 POINTS

James Suckling

This is a very pure expression of cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blackberries and tar. Wet earth, too. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and reserved. Extremely racy, intense finish. This is super precise. Classical. Points: 96-97

92 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Restrained bouquet, a hint of dried plums, fine herbal savouriness, tobacco nuances. Medium complexity, red berry texture, integrated tannins, subtle sweetness in the finish, still lacks the right length, needs more time.