"Discreet on the nose, Giscours' 2012 opens up on aeration with elegant, nascent red fruit aromas, enhanced by spicy and vanilla notes. On the palate, it evolves with suppleness and roundness, without lacking body, carried by silky tannins and well-integrated oak. The finish, long and fruity, leaves the memory of an airy Margaux, built on finesse rather than strength". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016) - Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Giscours
Cuvée
3ème Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2012
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
69% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 27% Merlot et 4% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
gravel and sand soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats at 26-28°C. Vatting from 18 to 28 days.
Breeding
15 to 18 months in barrels (50% new)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
aromas of red fruits, spices and vanilla
Mouth
Round and supple with silky tannins. Fine, concentrated finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game, roast beef...
Château Giscours
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Well-developed aromas with a touch of red bell pepper and spice, fresh, original, elegant, fairly long and fatter than average.
About the domain :
This huge 300-hectare estate (80 hectares of which are farmed) in Labarde has had a turbulent history, due to a series of delicate family successions. The vines have remained in the Tari family since 1952, but the wine is made by a talented team under the direction of Alexander van Beek, inspired by the courage of the recently deceased Eric Albada Jelgersma. As the estate's farmer, he restored it to its former glory. Because of its terroir, this cru produces a particularly colorful, full-bodied Margaux that can be laid down for a very long time, with a character quite different from the crus of the northern part of the appellation. When successful, it can rival Château Palmer, but prices remain more reasonable than its rival.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Discreet on the nose, the 2012 de Giscours opens up on aeration with elegant, nascent aromas of red fruits, enhanced by spicy and vanilla notes. On the palate, it evolves with suppleness and roundness, without lacking body, carried by silky tannins and well-integrated oak. The finish, long and fruity, leaves the memory of an airy margaux, built on finesse rather than strength.
About the domain :
Giscours is one of the largest domains in the Médoc (100 ha), commanded by a monumental château built by the banking family of the Counts de Pescatore to welcome Empress Eugenie to her Biarritz resort. Very representative of the Médoc Grand Cru in terms of its buildings, Giscours is also representative in terms of its beautiful terroir of deep gravel and great homogeneity. This third-growth Margaux classé also owns parcels in the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Black fruit and spice on the nose, perfectly blended and elegant. Unctuous for the vintage, almost suave on the palate, with fine balance and an elegant, fruity aromatic framework (blackcurrant, blackberry). Long, persistent finish with velvety tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Scored (2016 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The vineyard, farmed by the Dutch Albada Jelgersma family, is run by the talented Alexander Van Beek. Let's leave aside the legal wrangling between the Tari family, who own the land, and the farmers, and focus on the wines. Giscours benefits from a first-rate terroir, and many older vintages bear witness to this. Like many other vineyards, it went through a period of decline in the 90s and 2000s. A major restructuring of the vineyard has enabled the cru to move forward again, and the latest vintages are returning to its full, intense style.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 12 reviews
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