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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 d'Issan is pretty closed in on itself. Issan is usually a showier wine at this stage, but the 2024 is decidedly virile, almost somber in feel. Floral, spice and earthy notes open with some coaxing, and yet the Grand Vin is only showing a fraction of what it has to offer. I do admire its strong character, however. The 2024 will be a fascinating Issan to follow. 04/2025

90-92

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Château d’Issan is a classic blend picked between September 26 and October 8, matured in 50% new oak. This has a quintessential Margaux nose with crushed violet permeating the black fruit, fine delineation, focus and satisfying vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with a surprisingly sweet entry and decent grip. Blueberry infuses the mid-palate and a dash of white pepper and a little graphite emerge toward the finish. This d'Issan probably has the legs to mature in bottle for up to 20 years, though its lack of substance means that I would be more inclined to drink this in its flush of youth. 04/2025

89-91

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2024 D'Issan wafts from the glass with attractive aromas of cassis, burning embers, pipe tobacco and violets. Medium-bodied, pillowy and lively, with a sweet core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, it's an elegant, fine-boned Margaux that will offer a broad drinking window. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Issan is composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34.5% Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Offering notes of currants, spice, cedar pencil, and spring flowers, it's medium-bodied and ultra-pure on the palate, with fine-grained tannins and a finesse-driven style. The balance here is spot on. 05/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre et profonde. Nez intense, fin, subtil, sentant bon les fruits mûrs. Moelleux à l'attaque, juteux et très savoureux à partir du milieu de bouche, le vin glisse, caresse et prend du goût sur un joli déroulé qui va loin en finale. Tannicité superbement enveloppée. Assemblage : 65 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc, 2 % malbec, 1 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 12°89 - pH : 3,58 - IPT : 62. Rendement : 39 hl/ha. Sélection : 50 % de la récolte. 04/2025

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Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

This vintage shows lovely minerality and excellent red currants, red cherries and stones. Such vibrancy, youthfulness and energy. Not a wine of immense depth, but I like the chalky tannins that provide vibration and length. Mostly cabernet sauvignon with merlot, malbec and petit verdot. 04/2025