“Crisp, fresh, and juicy fruit, combined with a hint of mocha, create a refined, delicate, and precise nose. On the palate, the wine is smooth and elegant, full-bodied and creamy, velvety, leading to a juicier finish.” (Le Figaro 2022)
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Eye
Deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black core
Nose
A delicate and elegant bouquet of plum, cherry, and rose, with subtle notes of pepper and chocolate
Palate
Medium-bodied, elegant, velvety, juicy, and lively. A smooth wine with vibrant fruit. Nice length
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2034
Production
Approximately 120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pair it with veal tartare, ribeye steak with vine shoots, or porcini mushroom risotto...
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 belongs to the Cruse family and the other half to 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 are regularly recognized by 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 quality reflected in the cellar and its ship’s hull-shaped roof structure. At the helm since 1945, the Cruse family—partnering since 2013 with Jacky Lorenzetti, who is already well-established in the Médoc—manages a 55-hectare vineyard planted on beautiful clay-gravel soil 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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In addition to a magnificent château, Issan boasts one of the few historic vineyards that has never been consolidated, ideally situated on the banks of the Gironde and enclosed within a magnificent estate. 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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A juicy, delicious red with aromas of plum, a hint of pepper, chocolate, and hazelnut. It is medium-bodied with a lovely mid-palate and a vibrant, fruity finish, with just the right amount of tannins to nicely frame the wine. 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. Drink now or save for later.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Crisp, fresh, and juicy fruit, combined with a hint of mocha, create a refined, delicate, and precise nose. On the palate, the wine is smooth and elegant, full-bodied and creamy, velvety, leading to a juicier finish. Between 2024 and 2034
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
(46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot) The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, and refined. It features notes of crushed wild blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, and, more subtly, small red berries, combined with hints of refined minerality and a touch of Magalaise, as well as subtle notes of violet, cardamom, graphite, and hints of cocoa and toast. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a lively acidity, good definition, a certain richness, and a lively acidity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fresh/tart blackcurrant, and, to a lesser extent, pulpy raspberry, combined with subtle hints of cocoa, elegant minerality, as well as delicate notes of cocoa, toasted almond, a subtle hint of camphor, and an imperceptible hint of eucalyptus (in the background). The tannins are soft and well-integrated. Good length. Flavorful and with a fine texture on the finish/aftertaste.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
This second wine is a success, exuding aromas of ripe fruit and tobacco. It has enough body and character to make the deep black fruit notes a pleasure to savor. Best enjoyed upon release.
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black core. A delicate nose with subtle fruit notes of blackcurrant, elderberry, and raspberry. Well-balanced on the palate with ripe tannins, medium body, and good length.
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-92/100
About the wine:
Aroma of black fruit, mulberry leaf, violet, and peony. Juicy, well-structured, and fresh on the palate, with good length and lovely, fresh, structuring tannins. Beautiful fruit intensity for a wine that might hold a few surprises.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FREDERICK D. Posted on 09/09/2025
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