D'Issan
Chateau d’Issan is one of the oldest in the Medoc with a history stretching back to the 1400s. With a moat, drawbridge and courtyard, this Margaux property is a classified historic monument. The wines quality has dramatically increased since appointing Emmanuel Cruse in 1997.
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Bordeaux | 10 | 86-88 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$719.18 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)The 2021 Blason d’Issan has a perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry and iris petal bouquet that unfolds slowly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, good structure and a brisk, lightly spiced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,893.24 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)94-96 A very structured wine, retaining great acidity and freshness. The tannins cut right to the heart of the wine. The aftertaste is solid and chunky. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,304.64 |
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Wine Advocate (95)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. I underrated this wine dramatically in my report of April, 2013 (Issue 206). |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95+ (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,473.59 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)The 2015 d'Issan is a total knock-out. Spectacularly ripe and intense, the 2015 exudes richness in all of its dimensions. Super-ripe dark plum, lavender, spice, savory herbs, iron, smoke and new leather add myriad shades of nuance to this super-ripe, decidedly hedonistic Margaux. A powerful, dense wine, the 2015 is going to need a number of years before it is close to being ready to drink. I was quite impressed with d'Issan both times I tasted it. The 2015 has really come along nicely. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, aged in 50% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,229.48 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This sneaks up on you with a pretty density of ripe fruit such as plums and strawberries. Full body, layered and ripe tannins set this young wine up for a tannic and fruity finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,085.55 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is a very pure expression of cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blackberries and tar. Wet earth, too. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and reserved. Extremely racy, intense finish. This is super precise. Classical. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,300.33 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Extremely floral and fruity with currants and blackberries. It’s full-bodied and very layered with delicious, dense character. Full-bodied with dusty, layered tannins. Rich, but not heavy. Long and chewy on the finish. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% malbec. |
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D'Issan
(12x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 96-97 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
SG$831 -
SG$987
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James Suckling (96-97)The purity of the fruit is really wonderful here, with blackcurrants, orange peel and raspberries. Aromatic. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. But it remains linear and vivid. The quality of the tannins and the powdery texture are really alluring. Silky. And so precise. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 2.5% cabernet franc and 2.5% petit verdot. 13.83% alcohol. 3.66 pH. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 86-88 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$541.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)The 2021 Blason d’Issan has a perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry and iris petal bouquet that unfolds slowly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, good structure and a brisk, lightly spiced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$1,630.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)94-96 A very structured wine, retaining great acidity and freshness. The tannins cut right to the heart of the wine. The aftertaste is solid and chunky. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,090.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)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. I underrated this wine dramatically in my report of April, 2013 (Issue 206). |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95+ (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$1,245.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)The 2015 d'Issan is a total knock-out. Spectacularly ripe and intense, the 2015 exudes richness in all of its dimensions. Super-ripe dark plum, lavender, spice, savory herbs, iron, smoke and new leather add myriad shades of nuance to this super-ripe, decidedly hedonistic Margaux. A powerful, dense wine, the 2015 is going to need a number of years before it is close to being ready to drink. I was quite impressed with d'Issan both times I tasted it. The 2015 has really come along nicely. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, aged in 50% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,025.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This sneaks up on you with a pretty density of ripe fruit such as plums and strawberries. Full body, layered and ripe tannins set this young wine up for a tannic and fruity finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$889.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is a very pure expression of cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blackberries and tar. Wet earth, too. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and reserved. Extremely racy, intense finish. This is super precise. Classical. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,090.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Extremely floral and fruity with currants and blackberries. It’s full-bodied and very layered with delicious, dense character. Full-bodied with dusty, layered tannins. Rich, but not heavy. Long and chewy on the finish. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% malbec. |
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D'Issan
(12x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 96-97 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
SG$831 -
SG$987
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James Suckling (96-97)The purity of the fruit is really wonderful here, with blackcurrants, orange peel and raspberries. Aromatic. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. But it remains linear and vivid. The quality of the tannins and the powdery texture are really alluring. Silky. And so precise. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 2.5% cabernet franc and 2.5% petit verdot. 13.83% alcohol. 3.66 pH. |