The history of Château d’Issan consists primarily of a long list of property transmissions and legacies. By inheritance and marriage, the estate has been handed down from owner to owner, and all of them have contributed in their own way to its renown and helped to forge its unique character. Over a period of nearly three centuries, the estate was passed down along a line involving a number of families with names such as Noailhan, Meyrac, Ségur, Salignac, de la Vergne, Escodeca de Boisse, etc. From 1575 onwards, the property was owned by five generations of the Essenault family, who ended up renaming it, contracting their name to “Issan” and thus Château d’Issan was born…
Blason d’Issan, the second wine, was introduced from 1995 onwards to enable selection amongst our vines growing in the Margaux appellation area. Fruit from the youngest vines is used to produce this wine, which respects the identity of its terroir, while offering a tasty round fruitiness, which can be enjoyed earlier.
Full of surprises, the profile of the 2021 vintage so far shows similarities with 2014. A sign of an excellent Cabernet vintage, the first tastings revealed a true balance between the density and elegance of the tannins.
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VARIETALS
62% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
VINTAGE
2021
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.%
Total Acidity 3.66 g/l
pH 3.57
APPEARANCE
Intense red colour with violet highlights.
NOSE
On the nose, black fruits emerge, together with blackcurrants and cherries, followed by woody and vanilla notes.
PALATE
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and fruity, with good length and freshness.
AGEING
The wine is aged in 35% new oak barrels.
PAIRING
It is the perfect accompaniment to red meat, grilled or baked and aged cheeses.
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