“A red wine with notes of freshly cut cherry wood, hinting at subtle undergrowth, with excellent aging potential!” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau). A concentrated and elegant red wine, supple, full-bodied, and well-structured, with a harmonious finish... Pure pleasure!
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Eye
deep color, somewhere between ruby and garnet
Nose
A wine of finesse and elegance, with a broad and complex bouquet of cherry and redcurrant
Palate
It stands out for its smoothness, charm, and finesse, which are characteristic of its terroir
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, poultry, game, or a platter of aged cheeses...
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.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 14/20 (Good)
About the wine:
The floral nose is also accented by notes of sweet spices, leading to a chalky, mineral palate with lovely fruit that remains rich and indulgent. The finish is characterized by a refined, elegant tension.
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.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 86/100 (Good wine)
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. AURELIEN C. Posted on January 5, 2020
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Note and review by Mr. JEAN MARIE D. Published on 12/07/2019
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Review by Mr. PIERRE R. Posted on April 29, 2019
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Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Posted on September 7, 2017
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Review by Mr. CEDRIC D. Posted on 12/29/2015
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE M. Posted on January 21, 2015
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Review by Mr. Bertrand R. Published on December 1, 2014
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Review by Mr. JACQUES D. Posted on November 17, 2014
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