CHATEAU D'ISSAN 3eme Grand Cru Classe, Margaux 'Caisse Collection 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019'

Description

Château d'Issan, a 3ème Grand Cru Classé from Margaux, offers the impressive 'Caisse Collection,' featuring vintages from 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019. The 2010 vintage scored 96 points from James Suckling, noted for its rich layers of blackberry, fresh mushroom, and hazelnut, with velvety tannins, best enjoyed after 2023. The 2012 vintage received 92 points, showcasing sweet tobacco and truffles with a decadent finish. Both the 2015 and 2016 vintages earned 96-97 points for their complexity and silky textures. The 2018 vintage mirrored these qualities, achieving similar praise. Meanwhile, the 2017 vintage, with a score of 97 points, impressed with fresh currants and cedar, promising purity and precision, suggesting enjoyment after 2026.

*****

2010
JAMES SUCKLING 96 points
A very rich, layered red with blackberry, fresh mushroom and some hazelnut. It’s full-bodied, layered and extremely intense. Velvety and chewy tannins. Still extremely powerful and young. Last tasted in 2015. Better after 2023.

2012
JAMES SUCKLING 92 points
This is an excellent red now with sweet tobacco, truffles and berries. Full body, vevlety tannins and a savory finish. This shows the Issan character of decadence and richness.

2015
JAMES SUCKLING 96 points
Very complex aromas of currants, blackberries and iodine with hints of dried mushrooms and flowers. Full-bodied, very fine and silky with a very, very long finish. Shows tension and finesse. Structured yet shows an ultra-fine texture. Deep, dense center palate, yet it's all so polished. A wine for the future. Drink in 2022.

2016
JAMES SUCKLING 96-97 points
Very complex aromas of currants, blackberries and iodine with hints of dried mushrooms and flowers. Full-bodied, very fine and silky with a very, very long finish. Shows tension and finesse. Structured yet shows an ultra-fine texture. Deep, dense center palate, yet it's all so polished. A wine for the future. Drink in 2022.

2018
JAMES SUCKLING 96-97 points
Very complex aromas of currants, blackberries and iodine with hints of dried mushrooms and flowers. Full-bodied, very fine and silky with a very, very long finish. Shows tension and finesse. Structured yet shows an ultra-fine texture. Deep, dense center palate, yet it's all so polished. A wine for the future. Drink in 2022.

2017
JAMES SUCKLING 97 points
Fresh currants and raspberries pop out of the glass, together with oranges and cedar. Such purity of fruit in the nose. Full-bodied, yet so refined and vertical. It goes deep and long with tight, compressed tannins that are pure and exciting. Really tight and focused. Precise. Try after 2026.