2022 Blason d'Issan
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The second wine of this château, the 2022 Blason D'Issan is based on 55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot that was raised in 35% new oak. It has a terrific nose of ripe red and black currants, leafy herbs, damp earth, and tobacco. This carries to a medium-bodied 2022 with plenty of fruit, a round, lush mouthfeel, and a great finish. It will evolve nicely for 15 years or more.
The 2022 Blason d'Issan, bottled in June 2024, has a backward nose, featuring dark berry fruit tones with hints of black tea, although I am seeking a little more presence here. The palate is medium-bodied and a tad sharp with gritty tannins and a graphite-tinged finish (a leitmotif of several Margaux wines in this vintage). Drink this over the next decade.