Blason d’Issan 2022 is the second wine of the historic Château d’Issan, offering the elegance and finesse of Margaux at a more approachable price point. Crafted with the same care and attention as the Grand Vin, this vintage reflects the estate’s refined style with bright fruit, balanced structure, and graceful aging potential.
Tasting Notes:
Vibrant ruby in the glass, the wine opens with delicate aromas of red berries, floral notes, and hints of spice. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and silky, showcasing flavors of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, and cocoa, supported by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is elegant and lingering, with subtle pepper and fresh red fruit undertones.
Blend Composition:
55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Aging: Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 35% new oak
Why You’ll Love It:
Classic Margaux character with smooth texture and lifted aromatics
Excellent value from a premier Bordeaux estate
Enjoyable now with the structure to age for up to a decade
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Ideal with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, beef tenderloin, or aged cheeses like Gruyère and Comté.
Blason d’Issan 2022 is the second wine of the historic Château d’Issan, offering the elegance and finesse of Margaux at a more approachable price point. Crafted with the same care and attention as the Grand Vin, this vintage reflects the estate’s refined style with bright fruit, balanced structure, and graceful aging potential.
Tasting Notes:
Vibrant ruby in the glass, the wine opens with delicate aromas of red berries, floral notes, and hints of spice. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and silky, showcasing flavors of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, and cocoa, supported by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is elegant and lingering, with subtle pepper and fresh red fruit undertones.
Blend Composition:
55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Aging: Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 35% new oak
Why You’ll Love It:
Classic Margaux character with smooth texture and lifted aromatics
Excellent value from a premier Bordeaux estate
Enjoyable now with the structure to age for up to a decade
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Ideal with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, beef tenderloin, or aged cheeses like Gruyère and Comté.
JS94
James Suckling
"A velvety and fresh wine with silky tannins that flow across the palate. It's medium-bodied with an impression of crunchiness. Creamy texture. Zesty, flavorful finish. Very approachable now but better in two or three years. Second wine of d'Issan. 44% cabernet sauvignon, 55% merlot and 1% petit verdot." |
D92
Decanter
"Beautiful aromatics, fresh and floral dark blackcurrant fruit, milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, a real bite to the fruit with powdery, firm and filling tannins. A gorgeous mouthfeel, fresh but straight and tense, keeps the focus and direction. You can feel his has been well worked with balanced ripeness and acidity. Feels nicely focussed and detailed, juicy and concentrated with purity and strength. Impressive and persistent. This will be great in 5 - 10 years. 1% PV planted in 1982. 14% press wine. Percentage of production: 46%. Total acidity: 3.62. 35% new barrels. 3.60pH." |
Size | 750 mL |
Producer | Château d'Issan |
Dominant Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2022 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Sub Region | Margaux |
Alcohol Percentage | 13.5 |
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