2006 d'Issan, Margaux

94 points Robert Parker: "Now consistently one of the great wines of the appellation, d'Issan has produced a dense purple-colored wine with a beautiful set of aromatics offering a smorgasbord of aromas such as perfumed flowers, incense, graphite, licorice, blueberry, and black currant. The wine is seamlessly constructed, like a fine dress from a haute couture house. With fabulous concentration of fruit, the ethereal elegance and sublime character of this wine make it seem to almost float across the palate with substantial flavor penetration and laser-like focus. This is a gorgeous example of 2006." (02/09) According to Wine Spectator: "Aromas of blackberry jam and dried flowers lead to a full body, with round, velvety tannins and a medium finish. Needs just a touch more richness to be outstanding. A nicely crafted wine for the vintage. Best after 2012." (03/09) According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Good deep ruby-red. Aromas of currant, mocha and nutty oak. Lush, sweet and seamless, with a distinctly plump texture to the flavors of currant and coffee. Quite fat and rich for 2006, with sweet tannins that should not stand in the way of enjoying this wine fairly early." (05/08) K&L's notes - Deep, dark color. Earthy aromas with nice blackberry aromas. Good length. Elegant. Fine finish. Nice structure. A 'sleeper of vintage'? * + Ralph Sands: Good deep ripe wine in the classic style. Touch rustic, but the fruit carries on throughout the entire wine.