2006 Chateau d’Issan 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Robert Parker 93

Tasted at the Chateau d’Issan vertical at the property, the 2006 Chateau d’Issan has a clean and precise bouquet, vibrant black fruit with touches of slate coming through with time in the glass. There is a strictness here and you get the sense that the aromatics are holding something back for later. The palate is well balanced, surprisingly supple in the mouth with well-judged acidity, clean and pure with a gorgeous saline note coming through on the long finish. This punches well above my expectations and comes highly recommended – a great Margaux from Emmanuel Cruse and his team. Tasted March 2016. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040

Vinous 89

Moderately saturated ruby-red. Blackberry, bitter chocolate, violet, menthol and licorice on the nose, plus a whiff of musky game. Suave and fine-grained, with a light touch to its rather wild flavors of black fruits, licorice and violet. Finishes with easygoing tannins that turned a bit dusty with air and subtle lingering perfume. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2009]