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Château Giscours

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Château Giscours
Château Giscours is rich in history, dating back to the 14th century. At that time, a defensive keep overlooked the wild, inhospitable countryside. But it all began in earnest in 1552, when Pierre de Lhomme, a wealthy draper from Bordeaux, bought the noble house of "Guyscoutz", built a vast estate around it and planted the very first vines.

The Château Giscours winegrowing adventure was underway, and our wealthy merchant's successors were in turn able to make their contribution to this formidable edifice. In the 19th century, under the impetus of the Promis, Pescatore and Cruse families, Château Giscours was adorned in all its finery: the château was transformed into a neoclassical palace, a park of rare species was laid out by landscape architect Eugène Bulher, and production tools were modernized with the construction of huge farm buildings, including the famous "Ferme Suzanne"...

Since the beginning of 1995, Château Giscours has been managed by Eric Albada Jelgersma, who immediately invested in the renovation of the vineyard and farm buildings. He has surrounded himself with a new team, which today manages Giscours, continuing the tradition of generations of winegrowers who have made this estate a world-renowned Grand Cru.

Chateau Giscours is a remarkable terroir that has produced one of the world's most acclaimed Margaux appellation wines. This luscious, voluptuous wine is world-renowned for its powerful aroma and fine tannins. Wine lovers will tell you that Chateau Giscours Margaux has a strong personality that will grow stronger with each passing year.

The Giscours estate

Chateau Giscours has been awarded the title of 3rd Grand Cru classé de Margaux. The second wine is La Sirène de Giscours.
The current owners of Domaine de Giscours are the Tari family. The vineyard extends over 87 ha, and the average age of the vines is 40 years for a quarter of them. They have a high density of between 8,300 and 10,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are planted on three hilltops of Graves and sand, as well as on a clay-limestone bedrock. The latter are moistened by a small river called Le Cordet.

The special features of Château Giscours

The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months. The grapes are harvested by hand with care and precision. The cellar master selects the grape varieties, which are 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The Cabernets are harvested for three main reasons: freshness, structure and density. As for the Merlots, they are selected for their greediness and roundness.
The perfect ripening of the grapes is achieved thanks to the Graves, which attract the sun's rays, and the mild, benevolent climate. The Graves maintain the right temperature even after dark. Maceration takes place over time, like an infusion, rather than by the degree of work in the vats.
Château Giscours stands out for its fleshy, fruity, woody taste and crimson color with blue-black highlights. The wine has no rough edges, with a light spicy flavor. A real treat for the taste buds! On the mid-palate, it delivers ripe fruit aromas that linger long on the palate.
According to the oenologists, Château Giscours 2011 reveals black and red fruits with hints of vanilla and toast. Fresh floral aromas are instantly apparent on the nose.

Other wines from Château Giscours

La Sirène de Giscours
This is the second wine from Margaux's 3rd Cru Classé, combining ancestral know-how with modern techniques. The precision and care lavished on the emptying of the barrels ensure their high quality. This fruity, supple Bordeaux chateau giscours offers the same elegance as the premier cru. Produced from the youngest vines, this wine undergoes a long and rigorous selection process.

Le Haut-Médoc Giscours
The Haut-Médoc appellation wine is distinguished by its great finesse. Very pleasant on the palate, it offers a voluptuous combination of fruit and spices. It is made in the same way as the château's other two labels. On tasting, you can feel the freshness and aroma of young fruit. This wine should be drunk young, but will reveal its aromatic richness after a few years.

Le Rosé X Giscours
This wine is the youngest of the family. This rosé de terroir seduces with its light white flower aromas and clear color. It symbolizes the modernity of fine wine production. Its reputation precedes it: it was voted "best rosé in Bordeaux"!
More information on the Giscours

Wine estates recommended by

Bettane & Desseauve
Guide Hachette des vins
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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Château Giscours Margaux 2020 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

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95+/100 Robert Parker

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"Giscours is where he deserves to be: right up front! - Yves Beck "

"...From the outset, the 2020 stands out for its freshness and floral nuances. It reveals scents of iris, while notes of blackcurrant appear after aeration. Very dense on the palate, the wine shines not only for its precision, but also for its depth. The tannins, very compact, impart quite a bit of energy, together with a juicy, saline acid structure. An energetic, powerful, accomplished and persistent Giscours. Everything takes shape, everything merges. Power and bitterness are essential assets for this wine, which offers great prospects and puts Giscours where it deserves to be: right out in front" (Yves Beck 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Le Rosé x Giscours - Bordeaux rosé 2023

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"Already a fine reputation as Bordeaux's Best Rosé!"

"A subtle, intense rosé with aromas of peach, lemon, lime and a hint of honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, fresh and crisp. Creamy texture. Pure Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. (James Sukling 2024) - Rosé x Giscours has been meticulously selected from one of the parcels historically dedicated to making the 3rd Grand Cru Classé - Château Giscours. This 2023 vintage of Le Rosé x Giscours has all the qualities of a Grand Rosé: freshness, elegance and great energy. It's a pretty confidential cuvée, available in limited numbers!

Château Giscours Margaux 2019 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.7/5 (6 reviews)

97/100 Terre de Vins

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96/100 Vinous

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"THE superstar of Margaux: elegance, precision and purity!"

"Superb floral aromas, so fragrant and pretty, bursting from the glass, with an incredibly vibrant pink/purple color. On the palate, the flavors are excellent, the fruit is bright and brilliant, the terroir expresses itself very well and the tannins are supple and smooth. The warmth of the vintage is evident in the density and depth of the slightly spicy red and black fruits, but also in the juicy, bright acidity that supports the fruit and maintains freshness. Full of elegance, precision and confidence - all in harmony with coherence and persistence. A wonderful wine." (Decanter 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

La Sirène de Giscours Margaux 2016 - Second Vin

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90/100 Vinous

round-tipped
fruit bomb
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"The epitome of balance and indulgence".

" La Sirène de Giscours 2016 is a very pretty second wine from Giscours. Supple and inviting, the 2016 has much to offer, including a level of immediate purity that will make it almost irresistible. Floral notes and silky tannins add to the wine's considerable appeal. There's so much to love here." (Vinous 2018) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Le Haut-Médoc de Giscours Haut-Médoc 2016 - 3ème vin

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beef carpaccio
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"A wine of pleasure!"

Born 30 years ago, Haut-Médoc de Giscours today unveils a new lookto accompany the release of the magnificent 2016 vintage and the arrival of the new generation Albada Jelgersma. In keeping with our quest for quality, this 3rd wine is made from a selection of parcels located not far from Château Giscours. Complexity, balance and energy are the characteristics we seek in this wine, which reveals a broad aromatic palette combined with a beautiful freshness. Produced by the Château Giscours team, it's a true pleasure wine!

Château Giscours 2004 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

91/100 Robert Parker

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90/100 Wine Spectator

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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16/20 RVF

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17/20 Gault & Millau

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"The nose, perfumed with tapenade, plum, blackcurrant, spring flowers and smoke, is followed by a rather full-bodied palate, structured by soft tannins, low acidity and remarkable concentration. Beautiful complexity. This is a sublime, hedonistic, complex Margaux to be enjoyed now and over the next 12-14 years". (Wine Advocate 2007 - Robert Parker)

Le Rosé de Giscours 2014

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Rosé de Giscours offers expressive, flowery, soft aromas on the nose. Charming, round and well-balanced, this cuvée aims for finesse and elegance. A Grand Château-style rosé!

Château Giscours 2008 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Notes : Robert Parker 90, RVF 17/20, B&D 16/20, Gault Millau 17/20, Citation Guide Hachette, Wine Spectator 89, Decanter 3***, Jancis Robinson 16,5/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 90
"The 2008 is a great success at Giscours: dense, full-bodied, perfectly ripe, with excellent concentration". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF) - Delivery in wooden cases at no extra charge for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.