The velvety

but the Vieilles Vignes is always exceptional

While certainly a good effort I was somewhat under-whelmed given the usual standards this wine offers

Flavors of strawberry

melissa the most prominent of all

Issan other_regions_italy The velvetyThe 1999 d'Issan has a perfumed bouquet with wilted violet petals infusing the redcurrant and cranberry scents. It is strict but detailed even if not the most complex bouquet you will encounter in this vintage. The palate is medium bodied with a pleasant and supple opening. A mixture of red and black fruit here laced with tobacco, graphite and sous bois, the 1999 has a linearity that appeals at 19 years of age. It finishes in convincing style