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Vintage | Wine 1983 |
Classification | Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Margaux |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Giscours |
Country | France |
The Château Giscours is a french estate that produce its wine in Margaux appellation. It is a third classified growth of Médoc classification in 1855. The vineyard has 86 hectares in the property of 300 hectares.The Chateau Giscours is one of the most important areas of Medoc.
Note the existence of a second wine without fault: Sirène de Giscours.
The best vintages in Château Giscours are 1945, wine sof 1947, the vintage 1961, grands crus of 1982, vintage wines of 1989 and the vintage of 1990. Then, the vintages 2000, 2005 and wines of 2009 are exceptional.
Pessac Leognan
Pomerol
Sauternes
Sauternes
Pessac Leognan
Saint Julien
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Médoc
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Giscours was not as successful as many other Margaux chateaux in this vintage. The 1983 is medium ruby with a soft, fruity, silky texture, light tannins, and medium body. It will evolve quickly as the acidity is low, the pH high, and the wine lacking tannin and great depth.