Chateau d’Issan 2020 Margaux

3eme Grand Cru Classé

Γευστικά χαρακτηριστικά

James Suckling 97-98 points
Gorgeous aromas of dried flowers, currants, bark, and forest floor. Lead pencil, too. Tobacco. Full-bodied yet racy and polished with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Crunchy and fresh at the end. Give this five or six years to come together. Supple yet structured. It builds at the finish. Try after 2028.

Vinus 95 points

“The 2020 d’Issan is a gorgeous, wonderfully complete wine. Blueberry, sage, dried herbs, menthol, lavender and licorice are all beautifully knit together. Medium in body, with notable depth and freshness, Issan is all class. Silky tannins round out the long, vibrant nish. The 2020 d’Issan is the first vintage that incorporates Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec to complement the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend.”  Antonio Galloni (12/2022)

Jeb Dunnuck 96 points

The 2020 Chateau D’Issan is a stunningly good Margaux, and this is another estate that seems to producer brilliant wines every vintage. Pulling from 51.04 hectares of vines and a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, it’s a selection of just 45% of the total production and spent 18 months in 50% new and 50% once-used French oak. Beautiful, spiced-laced red and black fruits, chocolate, smoked tobacco, and incense notes define the aromatics. These carry to a medium to full-bodied restrained, elegant 2020 with terrific mid-palate density, ripe, velvety tannins, and terrific overall balance. This is one of those beautiful, classic wines that grows on you with time in the glass, and hats off to Emmanuel Cruse for yet another incredible wine. It’s going to evolve for another 25-30 years if well-stored.ine. It’s going to evolve for another 25-30 years if well-stored.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 points

“The 2020 D’Issan is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, aging in French oak barriques, 50% new. It has an alcohol of 13.29%, a pH of 3.71 and an IPT (tannin index) of 73. Displaying an opaque purple-black color, it has vibrant notes of Bing cherries, boysenberries, ripe redcurrants and juicy black plums, plus hints of pencil shavings, wild thyme, lavender and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate has impressive energy with crunchy red and black fruits and compelling tension, framed by fine-grained tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. Drink 2025-2045.” Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, May 2021

Οινοποίηση

Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 39%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%, Malbec 1%. Χειροκίνητη συγκομιδή και αυστηρή επιλογή ρογών. Αλκοολική ζύμωση με γηγενείς ζύμες, διαβροχή για 3 εβδομάδες με ελαφριά διάτρηση, μηλογαλακτική ζύμωση σε δρύινες δεξαμενές.

Ωρίμαση

Για 16 – 18  μήνες σε δρύινα βαρέλια, με 50% νέο βαρέλι. Το κρασί περνά επίσης μερικούς μήνες στην φιάλη.
Τα κρασιά μπορεί να παλαιώσουν για 20-30 χρόνια.

Βαθμολογία

Σοδειά 2020: Jeb Dunnuck.96, Wine Advocate.94, James Suckling.97-98, Vinous.95, Wine Searcher avg.93, Vivino 4.3