Food Pairings

• • Roast  Chicken
• • Lamb
• • Coq  au  Vin
• • Mushrooms
• • Poultry
• • Chicken

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Blason d'Issan Margaux 2004		France
The second wine of Château d'Issan. Well-integrated with berry, mineral, and spice notes.

Release Notes:

Price : $40.75  Qty:  Item No. : 19952  Our Rating : 93+  Country : France  Region : Margaux  Grape : Cabernet  Sauvignon Merlot  Alcohol : 12.5%

Blason d'Issan is made from the same 80 acre vineyard as the estate's 3eme Cru Classe wine, Chateau d'Issan. Over the past 15 years, there has been a noticeable uptick in the quality of Issan's wines as the property has reestablished its position among top dozen in Margaux. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Merlot (30%) is grown on Margaux's gravelly terroir. Blason spends 16 months in oak barrels (35% new) before bottling.

Tasting Notes:

A fine full-bodied Bordeaux with superb color and aromas. Red fruit fruits and spice yield to a beautiful finish. Perfect for lamb, roast chicken, and mushroom dishes.

Region:

The combination of beautiful ruby color, seductive aromas, silky texture and concentration make Margaux among the most sought after of Haut- Médoc wines. Unfortunately, they are also often some of the... Read more