Ratings: Robert Parker 91–93/100, RVF 16.5/20, Gault Millau 16/20
Located on gravelly soil along the banks of the Gironde River, the château produces superb Margaux wines, with a color ranging from ruby to garnet, beautifully supple on the palate, and possessing the charm and finesse characteristic of its terroir. A truly beautiful bottle!
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Eye
a deep color ranging from ruby to garnet
Nose
a distinctive, exquisite bouquet characteristic of the Margaux region
Palate
the suppleness, charm, and finesse of its terroir
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des volailles, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Half of the estate is owned by the Cruse family and the other half by Jacky Lorenzetti, who naturally have high hopes for it. Surrounded by walls, the approximately 50-hectare vineyard is situated on a first-class terroir, which explains the wine’s remarkable aromatic finesse and its consistency despite the frequent climatic vagaries of recent vintages. With even greater rigor in its selection, it could rival—though without a distinct character—its prestigious neighbor Palmer.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
With a medieval fortified castle on one side and a 17th-century manor house on the other, this classified growth blends styles and eras with true harmony, a harmony that is reflected in the winery and its ship’s hull-shaped roof structure. At the helm since 1945, the Cruse family—partnered since 2013 with Jacky Lorenzetti, who is already well-established in the Médoc—manages a 55-hectare vineyard planted on a beautiful clay-gravel terroir at the heart of the appellation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In addition to its magnificent château, Issan boasts one of the few historic vineyards that has not been consolidated, ideally situated on the banks of the Gironde and enclosed within a magnificent vineyard enclosure. Thanks to the work of Emmanuel Cruse and his team, the wines have gained in body, intensity, and depth in recent years, while retaining a very silky texture. They are now among the appellation’s elite.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JM B. Posted on 02/09/2013
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