CHÂTEAU GISCOURS 2016

Château Giscours 2016

“This nearly 200-acre estate lies in the south of the Margaux appellation. The wine is another great success in a series of superb years. It is rich but the structure and finely textured fruit give it style and longevity. Drink the wine from 2026.” – 96/100, #Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast

VARIETIES: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot
REGION: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
AGEING: French barrels 50% new oak, 17 months of ageing in barrels
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 20 years +
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Accompany an Angus Beef Tenderloin with a Porcini Mushroom and Morel Sauce, a Truffled Venison Steak, Herb-Crusted Roast Rack Of Lamb, Veal Medallion or Steak with Creamy Mushrooms and a Hazelnut Crumble
CRITICS SCORES: WE/96, JS/96, D/94, RP/93

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3ᵉ Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Margaux Appellation | Range | Château Giscours 2016

Located on a beautiful 300 hectare estate, the 83 hectare Giscours vineyard is located in the famous Margaux appellation. Though the estate was first mentioned in a document dating back to 1330, it was not until 1847 that Count de Pescatore laid the cornerstone of the remarkable chateau that now overlooks the vines. Giscours’ quality was confirmed by its inclusion as a Third Growth in the 1855 classification.

The estate was purchased by Nicolas Tari after World War II. He made major investments in modernizing Giscours. In 1995, Eric Albada Jelgersma acquired the right to grow vines and make wine on the estate. He continues to lavish the care and attention that are necessary to maintain Giscours’ standing as a world-famous great growth.

Château Giscours 2016 has all the qualities of a great Margaux. 2016 has been a year with beautiful weather conditions for the elaboration of a Great Wine : a mild spring, ideal for the development of the vines, and a dry summer with moderate temperatures During harvest, each fruit has been picked at its best. Château Giscours 2016 is a wine full of elegance, well balanced and presents two qualities we particularly love at Giscours : aromatic brilliance and finesse of the tannins.