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ANSON: "Lovely deep rich if savoury and precisely-carved rube red fruits on the opening. This is a serious Issan, well structured with waves of crushed roses, rose buds, crayon and saffron. Slim and savoury with enjoyable finesse. Harvest 26 September to 8 October. 3.58 pH. 50% new oak. Éric Pellon technical director, Eric Boissenot consultant."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, currants, black cherries, boysenberry, cocoa, and a hint of espresso create an aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, elegant, and refined, the wine is soft, silky, and energetic, finishing with layers of sweet, ripe, juicy red and black fruits that linger on the palate. The purity in the mid-palate extends through to a rich, elegant finish. The wine is made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. Picking took place September 26, October 8. Drink from 2029-2048."
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VINUM: "Anfangs verhalten im Duft, mit Luft komplexer werdend, Süssholz, Sauerkirschen, Waldbeeren, Rhabarber; am Gaumen mit einer gewissen Opulenz, baut Druck auf, die Gerbstoffstruktur ist markant, die Säure wirkt stimmig, zupackend, mit Länge und einem rotfruchtig herben Finale. Den Jahrgang schön interpretiert."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Kräuterwürze, dunkle Waldbeeren, feine Herzkirschfrucht, einladendes, charmantes Bukett. Straff, engmaschig, mineralisch, Rote Ribiseln, balanciert und delikat, sehr typisch Margaux, salziger Nachhall, vielversprechend."
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THE 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."
