Chateau d’Issan Blason d’Issan Margaux 2020
94 Points, James Suckling – 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck – 92 Points, Jane Anson
In terms of ‘super seconds’ go, the Blason d’Issan is as delicious and moderately price as you could hope for out of Bordeaux. It’s a gorgeous wine that hits way above its weight-class and tastes far more like a first wine than a second. It’s an inky dark bottling with sweet black fruits, silky tannins, and a lovely mineral finish that lasts for a while. This is one that is only just barely starting to hit its prime and should be enjoyed, slowly (and often) over the next 10-15 years.
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94 Points, James Suckling
Dried oranges and plums with bark, mushroom and forest floor aromas that follow through to medium to full body with a dense finish and excellent energy. Spices such as nutmeg and sandalwood. Some chocolate, too. 57% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot.
92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The second wine of this estate is the 2020 Blason D’Issan, and it’s a pure, fruit-forward, impressive barrel sample. Lots of sweet cassis and darker cherry fruits as well as chocolate, spicy oak, and espresso notes define this youthful, medium to full-bodied wine that’s going to offer ample pleasure right out of the gate. The blend of the second wine is 57% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot, brought up in 35% new French oak.”
92 Points, Jane Anson – Inside Bordeaux
Plenty of character and punch, with evident tannins, serious in style softened by autumnal fruits, espresso and black chocolate. Less exuberant in its aromatic structure than the 2019 vintage of this wine, a more classic take on Blason d’Issan, with grip and poise, showing undergrowth and grilled sandalwood on the finish. Eric Boissenot consultant.
Château d’Issan is nestled in the heart of the Margaux appellation, a region renowned for producing some of the most age-worthy Bordeaux. Benefiting from a mild climate and ideal growing conditions, the vines at d’Issan are meticulously cared for to ensure optimal grape ripeness.
As a Third Growth in the prestigious 1855 Classification, d’Issan offers wines that embody the elegance and complexity of Margaux at a pricepoint that’s far more approachable than some of its peers. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, these wines showcase a harmonious blend of fruitiness, structure, and aging potential.
Their Blason d’Issan is an extremely noteworthy second label that offers exceptional value. This wine showcases the quality and character of d’Issan at a more accessible price point, making it a sought-after choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a taste of the Margaux region without breaking the bank.
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