Blason D'Issan Margaux 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Blason D'Issan
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92-93/100; Falstaff 89/100 (Peter Moser); Decanter tasting notes and review; Parker/Robert Parker region mentions 88-89 range (as reported by merchants)

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black fruits (cherry, currant), floral violet notes, bright acidity, soft ripe tannins, hints of chocolate, spice and a mineral, slightly saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled or roast beef, duck breast, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese pork), beef bulgogi, soy-glazed salmon, mushroom hotpot (nabemono).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; parcel vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; matured 14–16 months in oak barrels (≈35% new).

Vineyard Info
Château d'Issan is a Margaux Troisième Cru; long-established estate run by the Cruse family (50% stake sold to Jacky Lorenzetti in 2013). Blason d'Issan is the estate's second wine (introduced 1995).