Bewertungen

• 95/100

  Decanter
  "A richer and deeper fruit feel than the 2000, maintaining the edge for the 2001 that has begun to close for me in most recent tastings (of other wines) across these two vintages. This is bright, young, full of juicy berry life. A 52hl/ha yield, well balanced, ready to drink but set to power through for another decade at least. As an aside this was €14 ex chateau on release!"

• 93/100

  James Suckling
  "This has a lot of tobacco character that is slightly green with an animal and spice undertone on both the nose and palate. It starts off a little green on the palate, but then goes gamey and spicy. Needs to be decanted two hours before serving. Truffles and porcini come out with air. It's full bodied, with round tannins and a long finish. This lovely claret really grows on you. $85.00. Find the wine."

• 91/100

  Wine Enthusiast
  "The moated castle of Issan belongs to the Cruse family, one of Bordeaux's most famous. Under the direction of Emmanuel Cruse, and with consultant Jacques Boissenot, the estate is enjoying something of a renaissance. With its great, generous, rich and sweet fruit, its ripe tannins and its black jelly flavors, it makes a powerful statement. Wood is there, but doesn't dominate."

• 90/100

  Wine Spectator
  "Intense aromas of blackberry tart with hints of rhubarb. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a medium finish. This is really nice. Stylish wine. I like it better than the 2000. Best after 2008. 8,750 cases made."