Chateau Giscours 2018

The finesse and freshness of a Margaux Cru Classé

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

The Château Giscours vineyard covers 95 hectares of vines in production, out of a total of 300 hectares. A real jewel in the crown of the Margaux appellation, the special feature of the Château Giscours terroir lies in the presence of 3 deep Garonne gravel hilltops, which play a decisive role in the grapes' ripening cycle.

Winemaking and ageing

Manual and optical sorting. Concrete and stainless steel vats. Maceration for 35 days at 28°C.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (55%)
Merlot (39%)
Petit Verdot (6%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Giscours 2018

Tasting

This great Margaux wine harmoniously combines power and finesse with exceptional ageing potential. During the tasting this wine delights with its sweetness, its enveloping tannins and its aromatic intensity, underpinned by superb freshness.