"Magnificent aromas, fresh and floral, blackcurrant, milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a lovely fruity attack with powdery, firm, ample tannins. A magnificent palate, fresh but straight and taut, which stays the course and maintains concentration. One senses meticulous work, with balanced ripeness and acidity. Pleasantly precise and detailed, juicy and concentrated, with purity and power. Impressive and persistent. It will be excellent in 5 to 10 years. (Decanter 2023)
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Eye
Ink-colored dress
Nose
Fine, fresh and charming, with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrant), flowers (violet), chocolate and subtle spices.
Mouth
Creamy texture, silky-fine tannins, vibrant freshness, very good balance, tasty, lingering finish.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled entrecôte, duck breast with porcini mushrooms, chocolate mousse...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Half the vineyard is owned by the Cruse family, the other half by Jacky Lorenzetti, who obviously have great ambitions for the estate. Surrounded by walls, the fifty-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 more rigorous selection, it could match its prestigious Palmer neighbor, albeit with a different character.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Magnificent, fresh, floral aromas of blackcurrant and milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a lovely fruity attack with powdery, firm, full-bodied tannins. A magnificent palate, fresh but straight and taut, which stays the course and maintains concentration. One senses meticulous work, with balanced ripeness and acidity. Pleasantly precise and detailed, juicy and concentrated, with purity and power. Impressive and persistent. It will be excellent in 5 to 10 years. 1% PV planted in 1982. 14% press wine. Production percentage: 46%. Total acidity: 3.62. 35% new barrels. pH 3.60. 2027 - 2042
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
With its medieval château on one side and 17th-century manor house on the other, this cru classé blends styles and eras with real harmony, as seen in the cellar and its hull-shaped frame. At the helm since 1945, the Cruse family, associated since 2013 with Jacky Lorenzetti, already firmly established in the Médoc, manages a 55-hectare vineyard planted on a fine clay-gravel terroir in the heart of the appellation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning connoisseurs).
About the domain :
In addition to a sumptuous château, Issan boasts one of the few historic vineyards that has not been consolidated, ideally positioned on the banks of the Gironde and contained within a magnificent clos. Thanks to the work of Emmanuel Cruse and his team, the wines have gained in thickness, intensity and depth in recent years, while retaining a very silky touch. They are now among the appellation's elite.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A velvety, fresh wine with silky tannins that caress the palate. Medium-bodied, with an impression of crispness. Creamy texture. Tart, savory finish. Very approachable now, it will be better in 2 or 3 years. Second wine of d'Issan. 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A divine burst of delicate, fresh flowers combines with aromas of ripe fruit and mocha in a delicious, charming nose. The palate is a delight, with generous, greedy, fresh notes carried by a fine, silky texture. Everything you'd expect from a second wine. 2026-2033
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Plenty of finesse and even depth in the bouquet of Blason d'Issan, with a convincing symbiosis of spicy, fruity and floral nuances on a background tinged with hints of ageing. With good density, the wine boasts fine tannins and a refreshing structure. Perfectly balanced, it can be enjoyed young, but its ageing potential is more than respectable. A great success! 2025-2036
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Black color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure, ripe, fresh, suave nose. Melt-in-the-mouth from the outset, the wine evolves juicy, with a silky touch and a fragrant, savory body. The perfume returns with persistence, raising the note even further.
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