D’Issan – 2006 (750ml)

Tasted at the Chteau d’Issan vertical at the property, the 2006 Chteau 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.
Wine Advocate – 93 points