Château Giscours 2012, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 89
  • Château Giscours 2012, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 89
  • Château Giscours 2012, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 89
  • Château Giscours 2012, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 89

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Château Giscours 2012, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 89

€77.50

(€103.33 L)

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Elegant, crunchy black fruits on the nose and florality and ripeness on the palate. Typical classy Giscours with seductive charm and elegant tannins. decanter.com

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Description

Château Giscours 2012 is a red wine from the Margaux appellation, ranked as a 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855. This vintage is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. The vines average 40 years of age and grow on deep gravel soils. The wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

Ratings:

  • Robert Parker: 89/100

  • James Suckling: 92/100

  • Wine Enthusiast: 93–95/100

  • Wine Spectator: 90/100

  • Bettane & Desseauve: 16.5/20

  • La Revue du Vin de France: 16.5/20

  • Guide Hachette: 1 star (very well made)

Tasting Notes:

Château Giscours 2012 has a deep, dense color. The nose reveals aromas of dark fruits, spices, and vanilla, typical of fine Margaux wines. On the palate, it is smooth, with silky tannins and a fruity finish. Its structure offers great aging potential.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serving temperature: 17–18°C

  • Cellaring potential: Until 2030+

  • Food pairings: Ideal with game, roast beef, or rib steak grilled over vine cuttings.

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Volume
0,75l
Vintage
2012
Alcohol
13,5°
Allergens
Contains sulphites.
Packing
OWC 12 bottles
Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Merlot 27%, Cabernet Franc
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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