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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Drink 2029-2050, Neal Martin, Apr 2026

The 2016 Château d'Issan has a more lush, slightly precocious bouquet with violet-infused black plum and marine scents, classic in style, “cool and collected”. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very well balanced, unapologetically classic in style with just the right amount of austerity on the finish. Surely one of the best vintages from this historic estate in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting and consistent with notes at Bordeaux Index's own tasting.

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

97
96-97/100

James Suckling

90
88-91/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

95 points
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Score 95/100 · Drink 2026-2045, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Jan 2026

Creamy, classic, spiced rosemary, beautfully juicy dark red and blue fruits. Just entering the total sweet spot, campfire, cassis, cocoa bean and steel. One to look out for, more ready to go than many in the lineup but another decade or so ahead.

94 points
Neal Martin
Score 94/100 · Drink 2025-2045, Neal Martin, Aug 2020

The 2016 d’Issan has a well-defined bouquet of blackberry, violets, rose petal and light undergrowth aromas, displaying fine lift and great intensity. The medium-bodied palate offers fine-grained tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and vibrant, with a very harmonious, elegant and persistent finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2025-2040, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2020

Tasted blind. Very full and rich on the nose and then structure and lots of tannin underneath. Rather attractive whole. (JR)

About the producer

d'Issan
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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