Château d'Issan 2022

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This is one hell of an Issan with blackberry, blackcurrant, and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Cherries. Cedar. Full and intense with tannins that are long and bright. Goes tight at the end, indicating greatness. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 2% cabernet franc, 2% malbec and 1% petit verdot.

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65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Outre le boisé souligné, le bouquet d’Issan révèle d’invitantes notes d’épices douces, de baies noires et de menthe. Ces éléments encerclent ainsi bien l’élevage. Le toucher de bouche est friand, même suave. Il annonce un vin gourmand, mais également puissant, doté de tannins compacts, fermes, mais en phase avec la tension de la structure. La fin de bouche se distingue par sa fraîcheur et sa persistance. Un d’Issan qui a du caractère et d’évidentes ambitions. 2028-2047.

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Couleur intense, pourpre, belle, aux reflets noirs. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, pur, mûr, frais et subtil. Ultra minutieux en entrée de bouche, raffiné au milieu, avec de la classe dans le toucher et une saveur qui monte, monte, le vin prend de l'ampleur et s'achève long, savoureux, complet et profond. C'est magnifique ! Assemblage : 65 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc, 2 % malbec, 1 % petit verdot.

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Deep, heady, really quite seductive and aromatic on the nose, draws you in with bramble fruits, chocolate, exotic spices and perfumed floral nuances. Juicy and lively, pure and focussed, but such a vibrancy to this wine. Sweet and sour elements combine with really salty, chalky, powdery and quite filling tannins that give the nuance of flavour and texture. Bright yet serious, finessed yet layered. Lovely intensity of elements. On the more savoury side right now in terms of lingering flavour but there’s mouthwatering acidity giving the liveliness and sense of fun. I really like this, textured, upfront, forward, extremely drinkable and so approachable, but thrilling too. An exciting wine with great integration and finesse and still clear strength underneath. One of the most exciting wines this year. Stylish, potent and polished. I love it! A yield of 30hl/ha. Harvest 15 - 28 September. 1% PV planted in 1948, 12% press wine. 2% Malbet and 1% Petit Verdot complete the blend. Total acidity: 3.55. 50% new barrels. Georgina Hindle.

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The aroma of Château d’Issan 2022 is as soft as a wisp of cloud, each scent is crystal clear as a gossamer. On the palate, you can see the fragrance of creamy strawberries, hyacinths, licorice candy, roasted blood orange, and cocoa powder dancing in the wind. The subtle touch of tannins on the finish is exquisitely crafted, giving the already smooth texture an even more distinct layering, and it allows us to experience the Issan’s “gentle gift” in the hot and dry vintage.

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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 and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with velvety tannins and a deep core of vibrant fruit, it's a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The estate is now equipped with a battery of 20-hectoliter tanks, permitting sub-plot by sub-plot harvesting this year. William Kelley.

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65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Reserved, dark-fruit aroma. Certainly has substance but misses a little Margaux fragrance. Powerful tannic frame but the tannins refined. Drives on the finish. Slight glow of alcohol but finds a balance. Solid but needs a little more panache. James Lawther MW.