CHÂTEAU D'ISSAN MARGAUX
BORDEAUX, FRANCE 2022
When was the last time you saw a Margaux from a 12th century estate with a score (98 points) that's higher than its price tag ($94)? And that also arrives bearing the honor of No. 1 Wine of the Year (for 2025)?
That's how rare and extraordinary this offer is.
When we first brought you word of this exceptional Château d'Issan Margaux 2022, this past January, you snatched up in a matter of hours, and we knew we had to acquire more.
And, well, now we have — a fresh allocation of a superlative wine, and shipped direct from the estate in Bordeaux.
If you missed out last time, this is a second chance ... and if you stocked up then, you know just what a mind-blowing deal this is, and will want to put in for reinforcements.
Suckling didn't just award 98 points to the 2022 Château d’Issan and crown it his Wine of the Year, he also declared it "probably the greatest wine ever from here." His enthusiasm is palpable: "This is really luxurious, showing blackcurrants and orange peel with cedar and dried-mushroom aromas following through to a medium to full body that grows on the palate. … [A]n elegant, classical Bordeaux way. … So much energy and vibe. So complex... already a joy to taste.”
At first sip, you understand why his team couldn't stop pouring. This is a serious and impressive wine, but also a wine that’s deeply irresistible. The interplay of elements is gorgeous: blackcurrant richness meeting citrus brightness, with cedar and earthy mushroom notes in the background to bring depth, nuance, dimension. The tannins are beautifully developed, and tell you that here is a wine destined for a long life … if you can hold off that long.
Most impressive of all is that, for a wine of this size and seriousness, it’s got terrific energy, never letting you forget that it’s a living, changing thing. The finish is long and deep, and lingers with a slightly chewy character. A memorable Margaux.
Wines are not born of the present moment. The great ones are all stories of the past.
To understand what makes this d'Issan so good, you have to understand how it came to be.
And to do that, you have to go back to 1998, when Emmanuel Cruse took over management and decided that being a respected Third Growth wasn't enough; he wanted d'Issan competing with the best wines Margaux could produce. The transformation has been methodical, laborious … and expensive. New optical sorters, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, renovated vathouses, gravity-flow systems: they have spared little expense. They also increased selection dramatically, directing more fruit to the Grand Vin and raising quality across the board.
In 2012, the Lorenzetti family (who also own Château Pédesclaux in Pauillac) joined forces with the Cruses, bringing additional resources and ambition to the project. The estate itself sits at the southern end of Margaux, neighbors to Palmer and Prieuré Lichine, and it would be hard to imagine more optimal conditions for a venture with ambition. The soil is pure gravelly goodness, stressing the vines and forcing them to develop deep root systems.
In other words, exactly the kind of terroir that makes winemakers salivate. And wine drinkers swoon.
And swoon you will.
At this price-to-quality ratio, we fully expect that our allocation is going to disappear quickly. So, secure your cases today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Fall 2026. With the supply chain issues that we are seeing globally, there may be some unforeseen delays which could affect the ETA. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer not valid in KS, MI, NY, OK, or TN. This offer is valid for TWO WEEKS, or until sold out, and will expire on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026.