2011 Chateau D'Issan

Here, the high aromatics punch right out of the glass. It's great quality, with juiciness but also a sense of restraint to the undoubtedly exuberant black fruits. A sense of freshness and fun runs through it, and it will be great with food because of the pretty high acidity. A liquorice edge and a saline kick to the finish make it extremely mouthwatering. There's plenty to grab hold of here, and the vintage allows for an Issan that's approachable earlier than usual, and wine lovers should make the most of it.