CHÂTEAU GISCOURS 2017

Château Giscours 2017

“Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end.” – 94/100, Decanter

VARIETIES: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot
REGION: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
AGEING: Traditional ageing in new oak barrels (50%) for 15-18 months
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 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/94, D/94, WS/91, JD/91, RP/90

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3ᵉ Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Margaux Appellation | Range | Château Giscours 2017

Château Giscours ranks among one of the most emblematic estates on the Left Bank in the Bordeaux region, which is ideally located in the south part of the prestigious Margaux appellation.

Always recognized for the quality of its wines, Château Giscours has undergone further improvements in quality since Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma took over the estate with Alexander Van Beek as its director.

2017 was a vintage of contrasts and challenges, but 2017 confirms the excellence of Château Giscours, which ranks at the top as one of the most beautiful Margaux wines. Cabernet Sauvignon (71%) dominates the blend and Merlot (21%) and Petit Verdot (5%) supplement it. The Château Giscours 2017 has all the credentials of a perfectly orchestrated Margaux and it is the result of the sterling work from the estate’s technical team.

Elegant and fragrant, and almost sensual, the bouquet draws on pure black fruit, currant and blackberry aromas, delicate chocolate notes, along with subtle spice outlined with delicate floral scents. On the palate, all the finesse and refinement of the Giscours style is offered with a creamy texture. The mid-palate has a soft touch that focuses on the bright fruit. The tannins envelop the mouth, which give a lovely structure to this Margaux. The tannins extend to a persistent finish, which is pure and mineral. This is a perfectly orchestrated Giscours.