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Château d'Issan

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Château d'Issan
Château d'Issan is an estate in the Bordeaux region with a long history that has made it one of Margaux's most renowned growths. In the 19th century, the Roy family endowed the estate with admirable cellars and vats, enabling Château d'Issan to be included in the famous 1855 Grands Crus classification. Since 1945, the Cruse family has presided over the estate's destiny. Today, Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Cruse manage the estate and continue to perfect vineyard maintenance and winemaking techniques.

The Château d'Issan vineyard covers 30 hectares of gravelly alluvial plateau on a limestone or clay-silt bed. Château d'Issan is a Margaux made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, the appellation's authentic grape varieties. Blending is carried out under the supervision of Emmanuel Cruse, Eric Pellon and Jacques Boissenot, the estate's consultant oenologist, before 18 months' ageing in stave-wood oak barrels. The exceptional work carried out at Château d'Issan results in a wine that perfectly expresses the supple, delicate qualities of the terroir.
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Blason d'Issan Margaux 2021 - Second vin

93/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Vert de Vin

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90-92/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

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90/100 Le Figaro

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90/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

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90/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

elegant
juicy
dazzling
second wine

"It's very good, all sweetness with bright fruit!"

"Crisp, fresh, juicy fruit and a touch of mocha make up a fine, delicate, precise nose. The palate is soft and elegant, fleshy and unctuous, velvety before a juicier finish." (Le Figaro 2022)

Moulin d'Issan - Bordeaux Supérieur 2020

merlot
gourmet
character
ready to drink

"The Château d'Issan signature at a small price!

The Moulin d'Issan vineyard is located on the parcels of Château d'Issan in the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation. Close to the Gironde estuary, the soils are ideal for growing Merlot grapes. This immediately pleasurable wine combines richness, suppleness and fruitiness. It benefits from the same care and the same team as its elder brother, 3ème Grand Cru Classé de Margaux.

Château d'Issan Margaux 2021 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

96/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Yves Beck

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95/100 RVF

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95/100 Vert de Vin

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95/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

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94/100 Decanter

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1*Étoile Hachette

elegant
promising
energy
grand cru classé

"An accomplished wine with a magnificent perfume and a great deal of distinction!"

"Château d'Issan reveals itself in a precise manner, with an obvious quest for precision and delicacy! It reveals many nuances through ripe black berries, complemented by sweet spices and licorice. Rather slender, the palate conveys the notion of precision through velvety, perfectly integrated tannins. They offer a little width, while the acid structure provides the backbone. An accomplished wine, subtle and highly effective, even in a context as complicated as 2021" (Yves Beck 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château d'Issan Margaux 2020 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé (magnum)

97-98/100 James Suckling

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96/100 Yves Beck

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96/100 Decanter

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95.5/100 Le Figaro

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95/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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95/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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95/100 Vert de Vin

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93-95/100 Robert Parker

wooded
fruit bomb
beautiful finish
captivating
red meat
grand cru classé
magnum
haute couture

"A prestigious large format!

"The nose is wonderfully intense, ripe and concentrated, with aromas of toasted oak. Supple and vibrant on the palate, the fruit is clean and crisp with fine but firm tannins, giving the expression a little tension and linearity. Cinnamon and clove edge the bright blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, with lovely acidity. This wine is both rich and firm, clean and clear, fragrant and ripe. There's a lot going on here, including bitter dark chocolate. Everything is happening. It needs time to relax, but it's wonderfully nuanced and truly captivating. Gripping and refreshing, it leaves a lasting impression. " (Decanter - 2023) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 1 magnum of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)