Château d'Issan Blason d'Issan Margaux Bordeaux France 2020 1.5 mL

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55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec. Deep ruby with youthful purple highlights, this wine opens with fragrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cranberry, violet, lavender, graphite, new leather, licorice, and dark chocolate with subtle cedar and sweet spice. The palate is refined and energetic, revealing flavors of black currant, black cherry, ripe plum, cranberry, cocoa, pencil shavings, cedar, forest floor, and cracked black pepper, finishing with lingering mineral notes and savory spice. Dry with medium-plus acidity, medium-plus silky tannins, medium body, medium-plus flavor intensity, and a long finish, the wine is remarkably poised and expressive. Bright acidity and polished tannins create a vibrant, almost crunchy texture, while the floral lift and mineral precision are hallmarks of the Margaux appellation. More approachable than the grand vin in its youth, it nevertheless delivers impressive depth, elegance, and persistence, making it a beautifully crafted expression of Château d'Issan's second wine.

Food Pairing: Herb-crusted rack of lamb, duck breast with cherry reduction, beef tenderloin, veal chops, roast quail, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, aged Comté, Gruyère