Château Giscours 2009

The elegance and complexity of a Margaux wine from Château Giscours

The estate

Located on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Giscours is a historic property in the Margaux appellation, with vines first planted in the 16th century. This superb Margaux 3rd Cru Classé is a true flagship of the Bordeaux region, with its distinctive neoclassical palace architecture, its park of rare species and its buildings, including the beautiful "Ferme Suzanne." Since 1995, Château Giscours has entered a new era in its history following its acquisition by the Albada Jelgersma family.

The vineyard

Château Giscours is a Margaux wine produced from 95 hectares of vines out of a total of 300 hectares. A real jewel, the special feature of the Château Giscours terroir lies in the presence of 3 deep Garonne gravel ridges, which play a decisive role in the grapes' ripening cycle.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (53%)
Merlot (40%)
Petit verdot (7%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Giscours 2009

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a beautiful dark red, with crimson highlights.

Nose
Harmonious and well-balanced, the bouquet entices with its refreshing notes of red fruit and the sweetness of its vanilla notes. On aeration, delicate organic notes with scents of undergrowth develop.

Palate
A frank, fruity attack is followed by a full, round palate with velvety tannins. The lingering finish is underpinned by suave acidity.

Storage

This great Margaux wine can be laid down until around 2027.