Château Giscours 2015, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - DM 3L - Parker 94+
€364.00
(€121.33 l)
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Château Giscours 2015
Blend
- Approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, no Cabernet Franc
Tasting
Colour: Deep garnet, opaque and brilliant, evoking a concentrated, enveloping wine.
Nose: Intense bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry and violet, with complex nuances of graphite, tobacco, cedar, chocolate, coffee, truffle and sweet spices.
Palate: Velvety, full-bodied attack, with fine, dynamic tannins. Flavours of black berries, liquorice, graphite, menthol and spice, underpinned by a vibrant saline minerality. Long, balanced finish.
Scores and expert comments
- James Suckling: 96-97 points -
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 94+ points -
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94-94+ points -
- Wine Spectator (James Molesworth): 92-95 points - Wine Enthusiast (Roger Molesworth): 92-95 points
- Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss): 97 points - Decanter (Steven Spurrier): 97 points
- Decanter (Steven Spurrier): 92 points - Lobenberg: 97-98 points
- Lobenberg: 97-98 points
- René Gabriel's BDX Total: 18/20 -
Food & wine pairing
Perfect with grilled red meat or meat in sauce (entrecote, duck breast), game dishes or mature cheeses. Its velvety texture and mineral freshness enable it to enhance rich dishes while retaining its precision and elegance.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 3l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 1 bottle |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Giscours, 10 Route de Giscours, 33460 Labarde, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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