Château Giscours Grand Cru Classe 2013

Type: Red wine

Vintage: 2013

Grapes: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

Origin: Margaux, France

Description: The vineyard which covers a total area of 95 hectares in Margaux production, is established on glacial origin gravels and sand. The afing of the wine is made in French oak barrels (fine grain and medium heat) during 12 to 15 months depending on the vintage.

Giscours has an exceptional terroir made up of various plots, the oldest of which were planted in 1923. These deeply-rooted vines have a stability and depth that enable them to produce high-quality grapes. Our four grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot enjoy the perfect conditions in which to express themselves here.

At Giscours, we maintain our oldest plots using interplanting. We select young vines that we then plant among the old ones. All of these personalities live side by side and help to renew the plots that our winegrowers cultivate like miniature gardens, with the greatest of attention and an in-depth knowledge of every single vine in their care.

Tasting notes:Chateâu Giscours certainly boasts one of the superior aromatic profiles of the Margaux appellation with delightful red cherries and fresh strawberry fruit and an essence of minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins on the entry, although the finish kind of “stumbles” over the finish line and the oak feels just a little heavy handed.

Pairing: The ideal dish would be a simply roast leg of lamb and mature cheeses.