Fresh currants and raspberries pop out of the glass, together with oranges and cedar. Such purity of fruit in the nose. Full-bodied, yet so refined and vertical. It goes deep and long with tight,…

Aromas of blackberry, plum, cocoa, iodine, clove and graphite. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, silky tannins. Tightly wound and mineral at the moment, with dusty gravel and graphite notes, yet…

The 2022 D'Issan is a lovely wine that will delight Médoc purists, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berries, burning embers, violets.

93-95 Barrel Sample. This is a serious wine, with dense tannins and concentrated structure. It has strong wood and smoky bacon notes that need to harmonize with the dark plum flavor and ample acidity.

This item is a Bordeaux future and anticipated arrival is Fall 2025.

96-97 JS / 95-97+ Jd / 95-97+ Wi / 96 De / 95-ja / 93-95 Vm / 93-95 Wa. This is one hell of an Issan with blackberry, blackcurrant, and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Cherries. Cedar. Full and intense…

97 JS / 96 De / 96 Ja / 96 Wci / 95 Jd / 95 Vm / 95 Wi / 94 Wa / 17.5 Jr. #2 James Suckling's 10 Best Value 2019 Bordeaux. Fresh currants and raspberries pop out of the glass, together with oranges…

The plum and orange-peel character comes through here with subtle focus. Medium body and very fine, polished and refined tannins. A light, dusty texture to it. Yet, it's always focused and bright. A…

A very strong effort for this estate, the 2020 D'Issan wafts from the glass with aromas of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of violets and.

The brightness and precision already comes through on the nose with floral, blackcurrant character. Full-bodied and very tight and creamy with polished tannins that last for minutes. Warm and…