Blason d'Issan Margaux 2018

Blackberry, blueberry, graphite, clove, tobacco and mahogany on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Very tight and refined with a mineral finish. Pretty finesse and focus.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Blason d'Issan is scented of earth, herbs, warm plums and cassis with tar hints. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a lively backbone and savory finish.

The 2018 Blason d'Issan is a pretty rich, heady wine, just as it was in barrel. Dark-toned fruit, chocolate, leather and spice all flesh out in this juicy, flavorful second wine from Issan. Drink it over the next handful of years.

The second wine of Château d'Issan, the 2018 Blason D'Issan is another one of the those great second wines that already offers pleasure. Lots of ripe black cherry and currant fruits as well as notes of cedary herbs and dried flowers emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, with an elegant texture and plenty of classic Margaux complexity and nuance. It's ideal for drinking over the coming 10-12 years or so.