2024, Château d'Issan, MARGAUX, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Last year EP $82.00-

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec (2%), Petit Verdot (2%).

This 55 hectare Margaux property is planted a majority Cabernet Sauvignon, with a good proportion of Merlot. Newly purchased plots containing old vines of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot have been added to the blend from 2020. 

Lovely deep rich if savoury and precisely-carved ruby red fruits on the opening. This is a serious Issan, well structured with waves of crushed roses, rose buds, crayon and saffron. Slim and savoury with enjoyable finesse. Éric Pellon technical director, Eric Boissenot consultant.
93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Deep garnet-purple coloured. Leaps with bold notes of black and red cherries and cassis, giving way to hints of iris, tapenade, and mint tea. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled with compelling freshness and silky tannins, finishing on a lingering red berry note.
92-94+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The 2024 Château d’Issan has a quintessential Margaux nose with crushed violet permeating the black fruit, fine delineation, focus and satisfying vigour. 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. Drink: 2029-2055
90-92 Neal Martin, Vinous