Château d’Issan Blason d’Issan 2019 Margaux Bordeaux

Bewertungen der Kritiker

International Acclaim for Blason d’Issan 2019

Leading international critics have recognized the quality of this vintage, with James Suckling praising its seductive character and supple texture during barrel tasting. Moreover, Jeb Dunnuck highlighted the wine’s potential for further development, while Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider emphasized its elegant, fresh profile with silky tannins. Indeed, these scores reflect the consistent excellence that Château d’Issan achieves across both its Grand Vin and second wine, consequently affirming the 2019 vintage’s success in Margaux.

Das Anwesen

Château d’Issan — A Third Growth Legend

Blason d’Issan 2019 represents the second wine of Château d’Issan, one of Margaux’s most storied estates and a classified Third Growth in the 1855 classification. Indeed, the property traces its winemaking heritage back to the 12th century, moreover earning the motto “Regum mensis aris que deorum” — for the tables of kings and the altars of the gods. The estate introduced its second label in 1995, thus creating a wine that captures the elegance of d’Issan while offering earlier approachability from younger vines.

The Cruse family has stewarded Château d’Issan since 1945, consistently elevating quality through meticulous viticulture and selective harvesting. While the Grand Vin expresses the profound complexity of old vines, Blason d’Issan showcases the estate’s savoir-faire with wines of immediate charm and supple texture. Furthermore, annual production reaches approximately 120,000 bottles, making this second wine more accessible to collectors seeking authentic Margaux character.

Terroir & Trauben

Classic Margaux Gravels

Château d’Issan’s vineyards occupy prime Margaux terroir, predominantly deep Günzian gravel beds over clay subsoil that provide exceptional drainage and heat retention. These gravelly slopes encourage the vines to root deeply, thus extracting mineral complexity while moderating vigour. Moreover, the cooler maritime influence from the nearby Gironde estuary allows for extended ripening periods, consequently yielding wines of remarkable finesse and aromatic purity. The estate cultivates both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot on parcels selected specifically for the second wine, alongside parcels from younger vines within the classified vineyard holdings.

Weinbereitung & Reifung

Refined Élevage for Early Expression

The winemaking team at Château d’Issan vinifies Blason with the same precision applied to the Grand Vin, employing parcel-by-parcel fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the winemakers carefully age the wine in French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, moreover using one-third new oak to impart subtle structure without overwhelming the fruit. This judicious oak regime preserves the wine’s natural elegance while adding gentle spice and textural refinement. Furthermore, regular racking and light fining ensure clarity and balance, thus producing a wine that expresses Margaux typicity with immediate accessibility.

Vintage-Charakter

The Exceptional 2019 Bordeaux Harvest

The 2019 vintage stands among the most consistent and successful harvests in Bordeaux of the 21st century, indeed rivalling the quality of benchmark years like 2009 and 2016. Although the growing season began with a mild winter and delayed budburst, ideal conditions prevailed through summer with warm, dry weather allowing for optimal phenolic ripeness. In Margaux specifically, the appellation produced classic, harmonious wines with superb freshness and remarkable consistency across estates. Moreover, while some variation occurred due to Margaux’s diverse terroirs, the best properties achieved exceptional balance between concentration and elegance, consequently yielding wines that drink beautifully now yet possess the structure for decades of cellaring.

Verkostungsnotizen

Seductive Elegance in the Glass

Blason d’Issan 2019 opens with beguiling aromatics of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and delicate violet notes, moreover interwoven with nuances of tobacco leaf, toasted walnuts, and subtle dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine reveals medium to full body with supple, silky tannins that caress rather than grip, while fresh acidity lifts the concentrated dark fruit core. Indeed, the Merlot dominance brings immediate sensuality and roundness, yet the Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structural backbone and aromatic complexity. The finish extends gracefully with continued fruit purity and a gentle spice resonance, thus showcasing the refined balance that defines excellent Margaux. Furthermore, this wine demonstrates remarkable harmony between power and elegance, offering both immediate pleasure and the potential for further development over the next decade.

Service & Paarung

Enjoying Your Blason d’Issan

Serve this wine at cellar temperature in generous Bordeaux glasses to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and silky texture. Although approachable now with brief decanting, Blason d’Issan 2019 will reward patience over the next decade as its flavours integrate further. Indeed, this wine pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine including roasted lamb with herbes de Provence, duck confit, or aged Comté cheese. Moreover, its refined tannins and balanced acidity complement grilled beef, wild mushroom dishes, and charcuterie selections. For vegetarian options, consider pairing with roasted aubergine, lentil-based preparations, or truffle-enhanced risotto, thus highlighting the wine’s earthy undertones and elegant structure.

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