Blason d’Issan, Margaux

Key characteristics:

Blason d’Issan, Margaux is the distinguished second wine of Château d’Issan, a revered Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Crafted from the estate’s younger vines, this wine embodies the historic Margaux terroir, offering an approachable yet elegant expression that delivers exceptional quality and value.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Appearance: Adorned with a superb crimson color.
• Aroma: The wine presents a complex and expressive bouquet with dark fruits such as blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant mingling with a hint of chocolate. A woody note adds depth to the overall experience.
• Taste: On the palate, it is fresh and delicious, with fine, silky tannins adding structure. Harmonious and silky, it fully expresses the features of its historic terroir, offering a velvety and fresh impression with a creamy texture.
• Region: Margaux, France. Château d’Issan is situated in the heart of the Margaux appellation, a privileged location where gravel mounds and alluvial hills, with surface gravel over a clay subsoil, contribute to the outstanding quality of its wines.
• Pairing: Try it with any kind of beef or pair it with duck filet in a honey sauce. It also pairs beautifully with roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, or a truffle risotto.

Overall impression:

This elegant, medium-bodied wine offers a round and gourmet fruitiness, making it a delightful and accessible choice that truly reflects the finesse of its appellation.

Extra notes:

• Château d’Issan is one of Bordeaux’s oldest estates, with its wine famously served at the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henri Plantagenêt, the future King of England, in 1152.
• The picturesque Château d’Issan is a medieval castle, complete with moats, towers, and stone walls. The Blason d’Issan was first introduced in 1995 as the second wine.
• This wine is aged in barrels for 14 to 16 months, with 35% new oak, contributing to its refined character.