Blason d'Issan 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Blason d'Issan 2017

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby red characteristic of wines from the Margaux appellation.

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of bright and well-ripened fruits, typical of this early vintage.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its roundness and its fleshy character. The tannins are silky and refined, perfectly melted, offering an elegant texture characteristic of the great wines of Margaux.

Food and wine pairings

Blason d'Issan 2017 will perfectly accompany red meats such as beef, as well as game dishes or mature cheeses.

Service and aging

Blason d'Issan 2017 can be served between 16 and 18°C after slight aeration. This wine can be kept until around 2027, although it is already very pleasant to taste.

An authentic and refined second wine from Margaux

The property

The Château d’Issan is a Bordeaux cru renowned since the 12th century. This 1855 Grand Cru Classé from Margaux is regaining its nobility thanks to the association of the Lorenzetti family, also owners in Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, with the Cruse family.

The vineyard

Château d’Issan is a Margaux wine from a vineyard of over 50 hectares planted on gravelly hills and alluvial hills typical of the appellation.

The wine

Blason d’Issan is the Second Wine of Château d’Issan.

The vintage

The year 2017 began with a dry and cold winter, allowing a good vegetative rest. The beautiful and warm spring favored an early bud break. Despite a significant frost episode at the end of April, the property was spared. The flowering, perfect and simultaneous for cabernet sauvignon and merlot, took place in less than a week with two weeks in advance. Mid-veraison was reached on July 25, leading to the earliest harvest since 2003, from September 18 to October 3.

Vinification and aging

For Blason d'Issan 2017, the grapes were carefully selected and vinified separately according to the plots. The aging was carried out in oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, including 35% new wood, allowing the wine to develop its complexity while preserving the fruit and freshness characteristic of the vintage.

Blend

Blason d'Issan 2017 is composed of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot, a blend that perfectly reflects the terroir of Margaux and contributes to the balance between structure and roundness of the wine.