Blason d’Issan is the second wine of Chteau d’Issan, a Third Growth estate in the Margaux appellation with roots reaching back to the 12th century. In 2016, a vintage that proved exceptional for Bordeaux, it delivers genuine complexity and pleasure. The blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon was aged with one-third new oak, striking a balance between richness and freshness. On the palate, you’ll find the hallmark Margaux character: plump red and black fruits with floral aromatics, layered beneath earthy hints of cocoa, cedar, and leather. This is a wine meant to be enjoyed now or held for another decade; it has the structure to age, but the fruit-forward generosity to drink well today.