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Vintage | Wine 1970 |
Classification | Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Margaux |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
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.
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(09-2009) One of the all-time great Giscours when the estate was at its zenith. Served blind at dinner at Chateau du Tertre, it has that typical masculine bouquet with sultry black fruits, tobacco and sous-bois, unfurling beautifully with passing minutes to reveal sandalwood, violets and smoke. Beautiful definition. The palate is medium-bodied with bewitching balance and a sense of natural harmony that is utterly beguiling. This is mature Margaux at its best and undoubtedly one of the great wines of the vintage. Tasted September 2009.
(09-2007)