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Blason D'Issan
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2022
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Roses and red fruits combine in the perfume, while soft, silky, red, and black, creamy fruits combine on the palate and in the elegant, sweet, cherry-packed finish. Give this a year to soften, and it will be perfect for near term drinking while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts. 2,635 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
2021
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Black raspberries and floral notes are what you initially notice. The wine is light, but more importantly, fresh, sweet and fruity with loads of ripe cherries on the palate and in the finish. This is a perfect wine to order in a cafe or restaurant. The wine blends 52% Merlot with 46% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2023-2029. 88-90 1,940 Views Tasted May 20, 2022 |
2020
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
On the floral side of the style range with nuances of cherries, orange rind, spice, currants and spearmint. The wine is medium-bodied, supple and finishes with sweet cherries on the mid-palate and in the refined, and mildly, chalky finish. Drink from 2023-2032. 2,517 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023Supple, silky, fresh, medium-bodied and forward, this open charmer is on the floral side with ample sweet, ripe red fruits as well. Vivacious and refined, this is going to be great on release. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 90-92 Pts 3,698 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
2019
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft and supple with good energy. The wine opens with flowers, cherries and currants, and continues with that theme, finishing with silky tannins and freshness. You can enjoy this on release while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2022-2034. 1,713 Views Tasted Mar 29, 2022 |
2018
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Flowers and spice are perfectly packaged with ripe, red pit fruits and tobacco. Medium-bodied, soft and supple with sweet cherries on the mid-palate and finish. Give this a year or two to soften, developing additional nuances making it perfect for near term drinking while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 3,018 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021This approachable, medium-bodied, earthy, cherry-filled, soft, floral and tobacco-accented charmer is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 89-91 Pts 4,358 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
2017
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Forward, and already approachable, the wine is medium bodied with a bright, fresh cherry and earthy character. This is all about its early drinking, elegant, soft textured charm.. 3,255 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2018 |
2016
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Opening with hints of coffee bean, earth and plum, this wine is medium-bodied, fresh and approachable with a sweet, vibrant cherry-filled style. This will drink well on release. 5,167 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017 |
2015
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Medium bodied, fresh, soft and silky, the fruit has a really sweetness, that is only made better by its earthy, floral and tobacco nuances. Even though it's young, it's already quite easy to drink. 3,461 Views Tasted May 21, 2018Blending 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, this wine offers floral scents with coffee bean, plum and earth. Medium-bodied, forward, soft and easy to like, this charmer will offer pleasure on release and could age for a bit as well. 87 - 89 Pts 3,581 Views Tasted Apr 21, 2016 |
2012
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Coffee, licorice and black cherry in the nose with fresh, soft, but herbaceous notes in the black cherry finish. 84-86 Pts 6,379 Views Tasted Apr 25, 2013 |
2011
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Blending 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot, the wine opens with smoke, truffle and black cherry, offering a cassis, black cherry finish. This will drink well young. 84-85 Pts 5,226 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2012 |
2010
Blason D'Issan (Margaux)
Blason d’Issan From 59 % Cabernet Sauvignon & 41% Merlot, the wine offers soft textures, cassis and black cherry flavors with good freshness. This should offer pleasure and charm when released. 87-88 Pts 6,214 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2011 |