La Sirene de Giscours 2019

The smoothness and richness of a Margaux Second Wine

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.

The wine

La Sirène de Giscours is Château Giscours’ Second Wine.

Winemaking and ageing

Manual and optical sorting. Vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats. Maceration for 35 days at 28°C. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%)
Merlot (12%)
Cabernet Franc (9%)
Petit Verdot (9%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for La Sirène de Giscours 2019

Tasting

Colour
The colour has a lovely intensity.

Nose
The nose releases fragrances of crunchy fruit.

Palate
On the palate, the wine combines depth and deliciousness with a dense structure and a very soft feel.