2023 Chateau Blasson D'Issan (Futures) 6pk OWC

94-95pts James Suckling 

This is juicy and lightly jammy with plenty of fruit, velvety tannins and a full body, but not overdone. In fact, the pH of 3.4 gives this a dynamic finish. 49% cabernet sauvignon, 48% merlot and 3% malbec. 13.94% alcohol.

90pts Vinous 

The 2023 Blason D'Issan is a bold, fruity second wine. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal and blood orange are front and center. A dollop of Malbec adds fruit presence to round out this stylish offering. The intensity of the warm, early year is evident in the somewhat incisive tannins. 

Description

A rich and balanced Second Wine from Margaux
The estate

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

The vineyard

The Château d’Issan 2023 is a Margaux wine from a vineyard of over 50 hectares located 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

A cold and wet winter was followed by a spring whose mildness promoted rapid and uniform growth. While May and June were dry, July was cool and unstable. August was warmer, as was September. Despite some showers during the harvest, it took place under good conditions and revealed grapes with a beautiful fruity structure.

Vinification and ageing

Highly refined vinification within state-of-the-art infrastructures. The ageing is carried out in barrels (including 35% new barrels).

Blend

This Blason d’Issan 2023 is the result of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (48%) and Malbec (3%).