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Issan 2016

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 d'Issan is bold and succulent. Dark cherry, iron, smoke, tobacco, leather and dried rose petal all fill out nicely in a supple, easygoing Margaux. The 2016 will benefit from another few years in bottle, although it is nevertheless quite fine, even in the early going. It will be interesting to see how much complexity the 2016 gains in bottle. Today, it is a bit simple, and yet my feeling is that the wine has something more to say.

Score: 92

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2024-2041 01 January 2019

The 2016 D'Issan is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot cropped between 29 September and 19 October, and matured in 50% new barrels. The alcohol is 13.3% and with a pH of 3.71. It has a very classic, slightly introverted bouquet with a light marine influence coming through, but remaining very reserved, a little aloof. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin and fine delineation; it is very crisp and focused, a classic Margaux through and through with outstanding salinity and persistence towards the precise finish. This is a beautiful D'Issan for long-term ageing, on par with the 2015.

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2026-2060 28 April 2017

Beautiful violet and lilac-tinted edging to the colour, a promisng sign of a vibrant, balanced wine, and it absolutely delivers on the palate. This is so fresh and uplifting, it has fruit intensity balanced with a perfumed elegance. Over 80% of the vines at Issan are at least 20 years old, and many much older, so they coped very well with the dry summer. This is a lovely classic Margaux, sculpted with a core of fine tannins that promise excellent ageing. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot. Blending was finished in late January with consultant Eric Boissenot.

Score: 95

Decanter, - Maturity: 2027-2050 20 April 2017

Bright and scented with very ripe black fruits. Mouthfilling with black cherry compote and a glycerol texture. Focused and well-crafted, glossy tannins and very good length.

Score: 93 - 95

Albany Vintners, - 19 April 2017

Mid crimson. Vigorous nose. Round texture and really rather admirably relaxed. Certainly not sweet. Quite long. (17+)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2040 17 April 2017

Light pepper and savory hints lead off in this bouncy, juicy version, with bright cassis and bitter cherry fruit forming the core. Shows a light mineral edge on the finish.

Score: 88 - 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

This is so energetic for a young d’Issan with lots of white pepper, crushed stones and blackberries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and great length. One of the greatest ever. Superb depth and intensity to this real Bordeaux. Wow.

Score: 96 - 97

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 March 2017