A tight and juicy red with blackberry, cherry, plum, and spice aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a crunchy finish. Refined for the vintage, with plenty of character and length. ~ 96-97 James Suckling
The 2025 d'Issan is fabulous. Inky and racy to the core, the 2025 Issan has so much to offer. Crème de cassis, menthol, licorice, cloves, gravel and mocha all meld together in the glass. Sumptuous and seamless with exceptional balance, the 2025 is a real stunner. This is an especially dense d'Issan that reflects the intensity of the year. Tasted two times.~94-96 Vinous Media
Cassis, black cherries, smoky tobacco, graphite, and a chalky minerality all shine from the 2025 Château D'Issan, a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot that's being raised in 50% new barriques with the balance in once-used barrels. Reminding me slightly of the 2016 with its balance and elegance, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, graceful mouthfeel, fine tannins, and outstanding length. It builds beautifully with time in the glass, and checking in at 13.73% alcohol with a pH of 3.63, this is going to be an incredibly satisfying, classic, complex Margaux that exudes class and elegance. ~ 94-96 Jeb Dunnuck
Marked by a spicy, oaky profile, the 2025 D'Issan reveals aromas of lead pencil, tobacco and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and dense, it’s built around an assertive tannic frame and concludes with a long, spicy finish. Quite introverted at this stage, it will need to gain in elegance and harmony with élevage. ~ 90-92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2025 Chateau d'Issan Margaux FUTURES Prearrival
- "Refined. Plenty of Character and Length" ~ 97 James Suckling
- Third Growth Margaux, Neighbors Chateau Palmer And Chateau Margaux
- 80th Anniversary Of Cruse Family Ownership, Milestone Vintage
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About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Sub-Appellation:
- Margaux
- Alcohol:
- 13.73%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- PAIRS WITH
- Beef · Lamb · Ribeye · Ribs · Cheese
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THE PRODUCER
Chateau d'Issan
The vineyard totals 41 hectares (100 acres) and abuts other Margaux châteaux, including Château Palmer and Château Margaux. The grape varieties cultivated are 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. Château d'Issan produces annually 6,000 cases of the Grand vin. A second wine is made under the label Blason d'Issan. Emmanuel Cruse has been a winemaker since 2008. Since 2008, Emmanuel Cruse is Grand Maître of the Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc, Graves, Sauternes et Barsac. Since 2010, Emmanuel Cruse is President of the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux and Grand Maître of the Commanderie de Bordeaux worldwide. In 1152, wine from the estate was served for the royal wedding between Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henri II, when it was known as Chateau Lamothe Cantenac. In the 17th century, the estate became the official possession of the d'Essenault family.
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