Chateau d'Issan 2014

- 94 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Barrel Sample. This is a serious wine, with dense tannins and concentrated structure. It has strong wood and smoky bacon notes that need to harmonize with the dark plum flavor and ample acidity."

- 94 Punkte DECANTER: "Still feels very much on the primary fruit. Oh this should really develop beautifully – high and tight tannins, good acidity, good fruit, maybe lacks a little luxurious texture but seems to be quivering on the leash, ready to spring out of the box. Dark fruit on the nose, blackberry, with liquorice and even hints of tar. A young, big wine with ambition, and definite promise. Chewier tannins than many on display."

- 17,5 Punkte VINUM: "Exakt der Issan, den wir erwarteten, mit herrlichen Flieder- und Kirsche-Noten, knackig, saftig, dicht, mit Rasse und Länge, schnörkellos und ganz und gar Cabernet Sauvignon aus Margaux."
 

- 18 Punkte VINUM ("Bordeaux Kompakt"): "Etwas verschlossener als die meisten seiner Kollegen, doch im Mund von ganz großer Klasse, dicht, würzig, saftig."

- 94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „Complex aromas of sweet tobacco, chocolate, cedar and plums. Undertones of blackcurrants and dark chocolate. Dense and tight with a beautifully and tightly knit palate, yet this shows so much intensity and length. Love the wet-earth and berry character on the finish. Give this three to four years to soften even if it’s fantastic already to taste.“