Jamessuckling.com 93 byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019 Very pretty and finely formed with currant, cherry and raspberry character. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and fresh finish. Fine textured. Lovely second wine for d’Issan.
Vinous 89 byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019 The 2016 Blason d’Issan has a rich, generous bouquet of ample blackberry, tar and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, smooth tannin and plenty of tobacco-tinged black fruit that fans out nicely toward the sharp finish. A very capable second wine from d’Issan.
Vinous 89 byAntonio Gallonithe1/21/2019 The 2016 Blason d'Issan is a plump, forward second wine from Issan. Sweet tobacco, cedar, leather and licorice add character to this supple, fruity Margaux. Drink it over the next few years.
Wine Advocate 88 byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe11/30/2018 Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Blason d'Issan features cassis, plums and earth on the nose with an undercurrent of bay leaves and tobacco. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with good concentration and length.
Wine Advocate 85-87 byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017 The 2016 Blason d'Issan is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 60% Merlot matured in 35% new oak. It has a light, slightly earthy bouquet with blackberry and autumn leaf aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannin on the entry, quite crisp, but there is a touch of hardness on the finish that will need to be addressed during the élevage.
Jean-Marc QUARIN 15 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017 Vin agréable, très fruité, savoureux et parfumé. Corps et longueur moyens.
The Wine Cellar Insider 87-89 byJeff Levethe4/27/2017 Opening with hints of coffee bean, earth and plum, this wine is medium-bodied, fresh and approachable with a sweet, vibrant cherry-filled style. This will drink well on release.
matthewjukes.com 16,5 byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017 Slightly darker and slightly more complex than most Margaux second wines, this is a backward offering which will benefit from some age and it will blossom accordingly. Well made! 16.5
Jancis Robinson 16,5 byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017 Fresh and penetrating aroma. Luscious texture. Doesn’t taste like a second wine! Just a little stodgy on the finish.
Jamessuckling.com 93-94 byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017 This is a fantastic Blason with gorgeous fruit and velvety tannins. Full-bodied and dense with soft and velvety tannins. Lovely acidity at the end. Best ever second wine from here.