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Blason d'Issan Margaux 2022 - Second vin
Issan Margaux 2022 Blason - Second Wine

Blason d'Issan Margaux 2022 - Second vin

Margaux|Red wine
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4/5 (1 customers)

94/100

James Suckling

93/100

Yves Beck

92/100

Decanter

92/100

Le Figaro

92/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

silky
charming
end
second wine

“Delicious and charming, with generous, indulgent notes. Everything you’d expect from a second wine! ~ Le Figaro”

“Magnificent aromas—fresh and floral, with notes of black currant and milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a lovely fruity attack with velvety, firm, and full-bodied tannins. A magnificent palate—fresh yet straightforward and taut—that stays on course and maintains its concentration. You can sense meticulous craftsmanship, with balanced ripeness and acidity. It is pleasantly precise and detailed, juicy and concentrated, with purity and power. Impressive and persistent. It will be excellent in 5 to 10 years.” (Decanter 2023)

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Estate

Château d'Issan

Vintage

Blason d'Issan

Vintage

2022

Designation

Margaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot

Regions

A gravelly alluvial plain overlying a layer of limestone or clay-silt

Viticulture

Sustainable Farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Wine production by vineyard block in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

14 to 16 months in French oak barrels (35% of which are new)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Ink-colored dress

Nose

Delicate, fresh, and charming, with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrant), flowers (violet), chocolate, and subtle spices

Palate

Creamy texture, silky and refined tannins, vibrant freshness, excellent balance, and a flavorful, lingering finish

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a grilled ribeye steak, duck breast with porcini mushrooms, or chocolate mousse...

More information at Château d'Issan

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Half of the estate is owned by the Cruse family and the other half by Jacky Lorenzetti, who obviously have great ambitions for it. Surrounded by walls, the approximately 50-hectare vineyard is situated on a first-class terroir, which explains the wine’s remarkable aromatic finesse and its consistency despite the frequent climatic vagaries of recent vintages. With even greater rigor in its selection process, it could rival—though without a distinct character—its prestigious neighbor, Palmer.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Magnificent aromas—fresh and floral, with notes of black currant and milk chocolate. Intensely concentrated, it offers a lovely fruity attack with powdery, firm, and full-bodied tannins. A magnificent palate—fresh yet straightforward and taut—that stays on course and maintains its concentration. You can sense the meticulous craftsmanship, with balanced ripeness and acidity. It is pleasantly precise and detailed, juicy and concentrated, with purity and power. Impressive and persistent. It will be excellent in 5 to 10 years. 1% of the vineyard planted in 1982. 14% press wine. Yield: 46%. Total acidity: 3.62. 35% new barrels. pH 3.60. 2027–2042
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

With a medieval fortified castle on one side and a 17th-century manor house on the other, this classified growth blends styles and eras with true harmony—a harmony that is reflected in the winery and its ship’s hull-shaped roof structure. At the helm since 1945, the Cruse family—in partnership since 2013 with Jacky Lorenzetti, who is already well-established in the Médoc—manages a 55-hectare vineyard planted on a beautiful clay-gravel terroir in the heart of the appellation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

In addition to a magnificent château, Issan boasts one of the few historic vineyards that has not been consolidated, ideally situated on the banks of the Gironde and enclosed within a magnificent vineyard enclosure. Thanks to the work of Emmanuel Cruse and his team, the wines have gained in body, intensity, and depth in recent years, while retaining a very silky texture. They are now among the appellation’s finest.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

A velvety, fresh wine with silky tannins that caress the palate. It is medium-bodied, with a crisp quality. Creamy texture. A tangy, flavorful finish. Very drinkable now, but it will be at its best in 2 or 3 years. Issan’s second wine. 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Le Figaro Wines

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

A divine burst of delicate, fresh flowers blends with aromas of ripe fruit and mocha in a delightful and charming bouquet. The palate is a delight, with generous, indulgent, and fresh notes carried by a lovely, fine, and silky texture. Everything you’d expect from a second wine. 2026–2033
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The Blason d’Issan’s bouquet displays great finesse and even depth, with a compelling interplay of spicy, fruity, and floral notes against a backdrop tinged with hints of aging. With good body, the wine boasts refined tannins and a refreshing structure. Perfectly balanced, it can be enjoyed while young, but its aging potential is more than respectable. A fine achievement! 2025–2036
Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Black in color. The nose is intense, refined, fruity, pure, ripe, fresh, and smooth. Melting on the palate from the very first sip, the wine unfolds with juicy notes, a silky texture, and a fragrant, flavorful body. The aroma returns beautifully in the finish, further enhancing the wine’s appeal.

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