2016 Château d'Issan Blason d'Issan

Community Tasting Notes (21) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  12/31/2023 - KyleRees wrote: 89 Points

  The 2016 Blason d'Issan Margaux presents with the expected structure of a red Bordeaux—acidic, tannic, and notably sharp from the outset. This intensity remains undiminished even after a significant decanting period. Its earthy tones persist from start to finish, offering a consistent but unyielding profile. While the wine does pair adequately with robust foods such as burgers and fries, providing a counterbalance to their richness, it does not evolve substantially in the glass. Given its price point and the qualities observed, it may not represent the value one might expect from such a wine.

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  11/11/2023 - AndrewWill Likes this wine:

  I like this, but not sure it’s worth the price. There are some grand vins in Bordeaux at the same price point that can fare much better—especially on the Right Bank. Funky Bretty nose. Burnt rubber, dark chocolate. Palate shows some age, complex red fruit with a clipped finish.

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  10/21/2023 - oyvind_norway Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Flott vin rett fra flasken. Ble enda bedre etter halvtime i karaffel og fortsatte å levere utover kvelden. solbær og krydder i nesen. fyldig og rund i munnen, fin balansert syre mot bærsmakene fra solbær og kirsebær. Noe anispreg. Denne er veldig fin nå, holder noen år, men ytterligere lager synes ikke å skulle gjøre den vesentlig bedre. Synd jeg ikke har flere.

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  9/2/2023 - J&M Cave à vin Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Täydellinen viini hirvenpaistin kanssa. Täyteläinen ja muheva, mutta hienostunut. Silkkiset tanniinit.

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  9/1/2023 - dizzydd Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Black fruit notes. Not very tannic. Think this is ready to drink now. Not enough tannins to justify holding on for a long time. A bit of a classic Margaux, in that it starts off bold, but then disappears. Had it with steaks and I enjoyed it. The Mrs thought that it was short on the palette and no grip.

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