Chteau Giscours 18551330Guyscoutz Albada Jelgersma

AOC Margaux

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

26 28C 18 28

100% 47% 53% 15 18 3

(Robert Parker’s rating: 94 points)
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Chteau Giscours, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, is a prestigious estate classified as a Third Growth in 1855. Its history dates back to 1330, when records mentioned the noble house of Guyscoutz. Through the centuries, visionary proprietors have enlarged the vineyard and built Chteau Giscours into a benchmark of excellence, with the Albada Jelgersma family continuing this tradition today.

Chteau Giscours believes that great wine comes from harmony between the land, the vines, natures rhythms, and the people who care for them. Guided by this spirit, the estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, with half of its vineyard organically cultivated, preserving balance and respecting both the land and its community.

The wines of Chteau Giscours are frequently acclaimed worldwide for their aromatic clarity, graceful tannins, and remarkable aging potential.

Appellation:
AOC Margaux, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Vinification:
Concrete and stainless steel tanks, thermoregulated. Pumping over carried out according to the lots. Fermentation temperature is 26 to 28C. Total vatting time is 18 to 28 days. Horizontal pneumatic and vertical mechanical used in pressing.

Ageing:
100% French oak barrels(fine grain and medium toast), 47% new oak , 53% oak of 1 wine, for15 to 18 months. Racking every 3 months with candle. Fining using egg white.

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 94 points)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Giscours opens with expressive cassis, blackberry and red currants on the nose with touches of cedar chest, roses and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied with a good core of muscular fruit and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long.