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A Third Growth from the Margaux appellation, Château Giscours 1996 is a Left Bank classic from a vintage renowned for its balance and finesse. After nearly three decades of aging, it offers a complex bouquet of dark fruits, forest floor, sweet spices, and floral hints typical of Margaux. The palate is smooth and refined, with well-integrated tannins and a long, elegant finish.
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Château Giscours is a prestigious wine estate located in Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Third Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, the château is renowned for its elegant and refined red wines that embody the distinctive character of the Margaux terroir.
Château Giscours wines are primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, with varying proportions of Petit Verdot and sometimes Cabernet Franc. They are distinguished by their aromatic complexity, richness, and balance. The cuvées feature aromas of ripe black fruits such as cassis, blackberry, and black cherry, complemented by notes of cedar, vanilla, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, the wines reveal a silky texture, fine and well-integrated tannins, and a harmonious structure with a long, elegant finish. The Château Giscours 2016, for instance, is particularly praised for its balance, depth, and remarkable aging potential.
The estate employs meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking practices, blending classic methods with modern innovations to produce high-quality wines. Each bottle of Château Giscours reflects the excellence of the Margaux terroir, providing a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.
A Fourth Growth from the Médoc, Château Saint-Pierre 1996 showcases the finesse and structure of Saint-Julien in a vintage known for its aging potential. With nearly 30 years of cellaring, it now displays a rich bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, leather, cedar, and blond tobacco. The palate is structured yet smooth, with fine, integrated tannins and a refined finish.
The 2020 vintage is the 59th harvest from Henri Duboscq, owner of Château Haut-Marbuzet. The wines are of very high quality due to the lowest yield ever imposed (30hl per hectare).
A Left Bank benchmark, Château Sociando-Mallet 2005 is a bold and structured Haut-Médoc from an outstanding vintage. Though unclassified, it often rivals Classified Growths in quality. The nose reveals intense aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, spices, and cedar. On the palate, it is dense and powerful, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.