1989 d'Issan

D'Issan is normally a light, delicate wine, so it is foolish to expect a powerful or blockbuster wine. Even so, lightness has its limits. The 1989 provides a fruity, straightforward, smooth, agreeable glass of wine, but there are Bordeaux Superieurs that offer the same characteristics. It is ripe, but low in acidity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2002. Last tasted, 3/95.

Quite meaty and smoky, with rich chocolate and fruit flavors and medium, velvety tannins. The '88 is better. Try after 1996. Wine Spectator, 15 March 1992.

D'Issan is normally a light, delicate wine, so it is foolish to expect a powerful or blockbuster wine. Even so, lightness has its limits. The 1989 provides a fruity, straightforward, smooth, agreeable glass of wine, but there are Bordeaux Superieurs that offer the same characteristics. It is ripe, but low in acidity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2002. Last tasted, 3/95. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com