• "The Quality in 2022 Margaux Is Quite High" The Wine Cellar Insider
  
• "A Velvety and Fresh Wine" ~94 JS
• "Impressive and Persistent" ~92 Decanter
• "Undeniably Delicious" ~91 JD

About the Wine

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The story of Château d'Issan begins in the 17th century, when the estate first rose to prominence in the heart of Margaux, one of Bordeaux's most renowned wine-producing regions. Its vineyards sit on the gravelly terraces of the Garonne river, where the terroir provides the ideal conditions for growing both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Over the centuries, the estate has garnered a reputation for crafting wines that embody the elegance and finesse of Margaux, and the Blason d'Issan is a perfect expression of this tradition, offering a more approachable but equally refined counterpart to the estate's Grand Vin.

The 2022 vintage was marked by a warm, dry summer, with a late harvest that allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly. This year saw a great balance between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which together form the heart of Blason d'Issan. The 55% Merlot in the blend imparts the wine with a soft, round texture and rich fruit character, while the 44% Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure, depth, and the signature gravel minerality of Margaux. A small proportion of Petit Verdot further enhances the complexity, adding a touch of spice and color. This vintage is one of great balance, producing a wine that is as approachable as it is elegant.

Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as the estate’s flagship wine, Blason d'Issan 2022 is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, which enhances its complexity and integration. The result is a wine with a bright, fresh character, offering delicate notes of red fruits, roses, and a subtle oak influence. With its silky texture, vibrant acidity, and approachable charm, the 2022 Blason d'Issan is an excellent introduction to the world of Château d'Issan, delivering the elegance of Margaux in a way that is both accessible and memorable. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for a few years, this wine showcases the purity of the terroir and the estate’s dedication to quality.

Aging: Aged in oak barrels for 12 months​

Tasting Notes

55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot. Expect a silky yet elegant expression of Margaux: round, approachable, and fruit-forward. The wine opens with delicate aromas of red berries, roses, and a hint of spice.

Critical Reviews

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. ~94 James Suckling

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 focussedand 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. ~92 Decanter

Lots of red and black fruits, sandalwood, and spicy notes emerge from the 2022 Blason D'Issan, a blend of 55% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. This medium to full-bodied, up-front, charming, and undeniably delicious second wine is going to drink nicely right out of the gate. ~89-91 Jeb Dunnuck

An attractive effort that shares some of the style and personality of the grand vin this year, the 2022 Blason d'Issan exhibits aromas of sweet blackberries, violets, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, sweet and fleshy palate built around powdery tannins. ~89-91 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

The 2022 Blason d'Issan is a delight. Soft, supple and inviting, this seductive Margaux will drink well right out of the gate. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage and mint all grace the gentle, open-knit finish. ~90 Vinous