Guide Hachette des Vins 2010, France October 2009 - Pinot Noir 2007 : « the Pinot Noir vines gave birth to this 2007 vintage of a morello cherry colour almost crystallized. Freshness and roundness counterbalance one another in a fruity palate, which becomes tannic and spicy in the finish »
Winespectator, USA October 2008 - Isa Red 2006 88pts/100 : « Awell-chiseled red, with dried cherry, plum and licorice flavors. Shows notes of black olive and sea salt on the long, spice-filled finish »
Paris Match September 2008 - Isa White : « ... quite roguish and greedy, the Isa white is structured, full of flavours of white fruits (nectarine, pear) and an honest length... »
La Revue du Vin de France March 2005 : « Vins de pays : le Languedoc s’envole » - Camille Léonie 2001 : « A balanced palate, with a touch of interesting, mellow fruitiness. A revelation. »
Terres de Vins March/April/May 2006 - Cuvée Isa red 2004 : « Garnet red colour, violet aromas, peppery, powdered notes on the nose while, on the palate, an initial impression of freshness is followed by the sensation of a chewy substance… »
Les Bonnes Adresses du Vin Bio 2006/2008 J.M.Carité (Utovie) - Isa White 2005 : « Great structure for this wonderful, powerful and hearty wine, to be enjoyed first and foremost as it deserves, in its own right and for its own sake. » - Isa rosé 2005 : « Pleasant pale pink with silvery grey highlights. Fruit-filled, rich nose - pomegranate, grenadine, bush peach and a hint of citrus. It has presence and body on the palate with a simultaneously fresh and fruity character and good length. A delightful rosé for an aperitif or a meal. » - Isa red 2004 : « The strong personality that this wine derives from the successful blending of five different grape varieties asserts itself as a quite natural quality, which will dupe hasty drinkers. »
Les grands Crus du Languedoc et du Roussillon 2006 – M. Smith (Renault) « A somewhat iconoclastic property… »
Nouvel Observateur Septembre 2006 : Les Vins Tendance - Isa red 2004 : « A treat for every day. »
L’Express septembre 2006 : Côtes de Thongue, un vin de liberté. « Stylistic wines, without limits or constraints. Blending becomes a game and an art, each expressing its own originality: ... the finesse of Rémi Ducellier. »
Concours National des Vins de Pays, April 2007 Gold medal for : - Isa red 2005.
Challenge International du Vin, May 2007 Silver medal for : - Camille Léonie red 2005.
Terres de Vins Summer 2007 : - Isa red 2005. « An original blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Wonderfully clean from the beginning to end of tasting »
La Revue du Vin de France November 2007 : - Isa rouge 2005 : « A powerful nose that allows subtle nuances of fragrances to burst through, while the palate contrasts with its ardour, airy texture and very becoming tannins ».
Concours Sélection Mondiales des Vins Canada, Québec www.smvcanada.ca June 2008 : Silver medal for : - Camille Léonie red 2006. |