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Issan 2012

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

This has a strong roasted alder note leading the way, followed by lively plum and red currant fruit. The tightly focused and energetic finish lets the sanguine and iron accents stretch out. A solid effort, with an old-school edge. Drink now through 2019.

Score: 89

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 09 July 2015

A subtle style, with singed cedar and espresso hints guiding the lightly mulled plum and blackberry fruit. A warm paving stone note emerges on the finish.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013

This is an excellent red now with sweet tobacco, truffles and berries. Full body, vevlety tannins and a savory finish. This shows the Issan character of decadence and richness.

Score: 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 09 July 2015

A wine that shows a firm tannin structure with coffee, nuts and currants. Medium body, with chewy tannins. Medium finish.

Score: 89 - 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 21 April 2013

The 2012 Château d’Issan, builds on the richness of the second wine and adds more body, structure and density. It has an inky purple color and a stunning nose of spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry fruit as well as touches of incense and graphite. Medium to full-bodied and stunningly concentrated, this 2012 is a great success in the vintage, one of the superstars. Moreover, its precociousness suggests it could be drunk in the next 4-5 years or cellared through 2025.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2025 09 July 2015

A touch of herbaceousness and abundant underbrush characteristics kept my score from going higher. Nevertheless, the wine offers an attractive fragrance of herbs, blue and red fruits and loamy soil undertones. Medium-bodied with an angular mouthfeel, it should drink well for a decade or more.

Score: 87 - 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2023 26 April 2013

Much deeper crimson than Blason. Again, slightly strange (oak?) note on the nose. Deep and concentrated, very Cabernet. Gentle and appetising. Good oak management. Long and good savour.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2021-2034 09 July 2015

67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot. 50% new oak. Much deeper crimson than Blason. Again, slightly strange (oak?) note on the nose. Deep and concentrated, very Cabernet. Gentle and appetising. Good oak management. Long and good savour.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2021-2034 22 April 2013