Aromas of chocolate and aromatic herbs. Medium-bodied, very balanced and accessible, with precise tannins and ethereal fruit. Approachable now, with the tannins tightening gently in the finish. Wonderful balance. Drink now or hold. 10 Years On retrospective.
97 points, Jacobo García Andrade, James Suckling (Jan 2026)
The 2016 d'Issan is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot. Deep garnet colored with a touch of purple, it roars out with powerful scents of creme de cassis, blackberry pie, and stewed plums with hints of mocha, violets, and licorice. The medium-bodied palate delivers a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and seamless acidity to support the taut, muscular black fruit, finishing on a lingering aniseed note.
96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Dec 2022)
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.
95 points, Jane Anson (Feb 2026)
Tasted over two days, and although the attack is supple, with fruit and light notes of espresso, the palate is somewhat low key in its expression of red and black fruit with overtones of spice. One notices high toned acidity, and I suspect that the wine has entered a youthful, 'closed-in' phase. What cannot be denied: fine grained tannin and impressive length on a finish marked by freshness and tonicity. Don't touch before 2025 at least, however.
95 points, Panos Kakaviatos, Decanter (Apr 2022)
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