Blason d'Issan is Château d'Issan's second wine, an 1855 Grand Cru Classé from Margaux renowned for its elegance and refinement. It is produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Grapes from a 59-hectare vineyard that benefits from a unique terroir, characterised by gravelly peaks and alluvial hills typical of the Margaux appellation. Harvested by hand, the grapes are carefully vinified in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes place in both steel and barrique. The wine then matures in barriques (35% of which are new) for a period of approximately 12 months. In the Blason d'Issan glass, it has a beautiful intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, spicy notes, hints of cedar and liquorice. In the mouth, it is rich and structured, with silky tannins and a lingering finish that offers sensations of ripe fruit and toasted wood. A versatile wine, it ideally accompanies savoury red meat dishes, game roasts, lamb chops or braised meats. Its structure and elegance also make it ideal with mature cheeses and elaborate first courses with meat sauces.