"Magnificent aromas, fresh and floral, blackcurrant, milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a beautiful fruity attack with powdery, firm, and ample tannins. A magnificent palate, fresh but straightforward and taut, which stays the course and maintains concentration. You can sense the careful work that has gone into it, with balanced maturity and acidity. It is 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
Delicate, fresh, and charming, with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrant), flowers (violet), chocolate, and subtle spices.
Mouth
Creamy texture, silky and fine tannins, vibrant freshness, very good balance, savory and persistent finish.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled ribeye steak, duck breast with porcini mushrooms, chocolate mousse...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Half of the estate belongs to the Cruse family and the other half to Jacky Lorenzetti, who obviously have high ambitions for it. Surrounded by walls, the 50-hectare vineyard is located on first-class terroir, which explains the wine's remarkable aromatic finesse and consistency despite the frequent climatic vagaries of recent vintages. With even greater rigor in its selection, it could rival its prestigious neighbor Palmer, albeit with a different character.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Magnificent aromas, fresh and floral, blackcurrant, milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a beautiful fruity attack with powdery, firm, and ample tannins. A magnificent palate, fresh but straightforward and taut, which stays the course and maintains concentration. You can sense the careful work that has gone into this wine, with balanced maturity and acidity. It is 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. Percentage of production: 46%. Total acidity: 3.62. 35% new barrels. pH 3.60. 2027-2042.
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 its medieval castle on one side and 17th-century manor house on the other, this classified growth blends styles and eras with true harmony, which is also reflected in the cellar and its ship's hull-shaped roof structure. At the helm since 1945, the Cruse family, joined in 2013 by Jacky Lorenzetti, already well established in the Médoc, runs a 55-hectare vineyard planted on beautiful clay-gravel terroir in the heart of the appellation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
In addition to a sumptuous château, Issan boasts one of the few historic vineyards that has not been consolidated, ideally located on the banks of the Gironde and enclosed within a magnificent walled 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 elite of the appellation.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
A velvety, fresh wine with silky tannins that caress the palate. It is medium-bodied, with a crisp impression. Creamy texture. Tangy and flavorful finish. Very accessible now, it will be at its best in 2 or 3 years. Second wine from Issan. 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About 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, indulgent notes, fresh and carried by a very nice, fine, silky texture. Everything you would expect from a second wine. 2026-2033
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
The Blason d'Issan bouquet is very refined and even deep, with a compelling symbiosis of spicy, fruity, and floral nuances against a backdrop tinged with aging nuances. With good density, the wine boasts refined tannins and a refreshing structure. Perfectly balanced, it can be enjoyed in its youth, but its aging potential is more than respectable. A great success! 2025-2036
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Black color. Intense, refined, fruity, pure, ripe, fresh, and smooth nose. Melting on the palate, the wine develops juiciness, with a silky texture and a fragrant, flavorful body. Beautiful return of the fragrance in the finish, which further enhances the score.
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