Château d’Issan 2020 Margaux wine introduces a bold new blend with additional grape varieties.
CHÂTEAU D’ISSAN 2020 MARGAUX WINE: A BOLD NEW BLEND
As Twins’s export manager Aymar Cruse explains: ‘It is not every day that you see three new grape varieties being added to the blend of a Grand Cru Classé, it is extremely rare.’ For its 2020 vintage, the estate essentially opted to surprise with a new blend.
To its traditional grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the Médoc estate added Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. This (at first glance rather bold) idea ultimately took hold following the acquisition of a neighboring estate where these three grape varieties were grown.
Château d’Issan 2020 Margaux wine stands out for its complexity and balance.
‘Right from the outset, if the quality was there, we were seeking to incorporate these three grape varieties into our new blend, in particular for the 2020 vintage. It is a project to develop the aromatic complexity of the wine. I think that the density has also been increased.’
Emmanuel Cruse, co-owner and Director of Château d’Issan
Refocusing on ‘wine’ as a product
At Twins, Bordeaux wine merchant and Château d’Issan’s ket market partner for marketing its wine worldwide, the new blend was welcomed with delight. Firstly, this was the joy of seeing a Bordeaux institution – and a family one, no less – choosing to challenge itself.
And secondly, the Twins teams have always enjoyed showcasing this fine Margaux red wine, with great ageing potential. No more, no less.
Château d’Issan 2020 Margaux wine is a great example of innovation in Bordeaux.
‘All too often, we traders tend to focus on price and scores, and sometimes forget to talk about a wine’s quality. It is true that this new blend has enabled us to focus on quality and talk about the product, which is part of our profession’s very essence.’
Aymar Cruse, Export Manager at Twins
Although Château d’Issan has blended five grape varieties for its 2020 vintage, the estate is giving itself the freedom to select a new avenue each year.
This Château d’Issan 2020 Margaux wine reflects a new approach to blending.
Château d’Issan 2020 Margaux wine offers more density without losing its identity.
This evolution highlights Château d’Issan’s ability to innovate while preserving its identity. The 2020 vintage reflects a broader trend in Bordeaux, where estates explore new grape varieties to enhance complexity and adapt to changing conditions. This approach allows Château d’Issan to remain both classic and forward-looking, appealing to a new generation of wine lovers.
Watch a video of Emmanuel and Aymar Cruse in conversation.
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