The Château Giscours 2017 is a Margaux Bordeaux red wine classified as a 3ième Grand Cru Classé. It is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, with 13% alcohol. The wine has been described as elegant and fragrant, with notes of black fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a fine tannic structure. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 15 years or more.
Tasting notes
- Aroma: Fragrant and elegant, with notes of black fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, and subtle spice and floral nuances.
- Palate: Smooth and creamy texture with a focus on bright fruit. It has a fine tannic structure that leads to a long, pure, and mineral finish. Some reviewers noted a touch of earth and smoke on the finish, with notes of redcurrant and raspberry.
- Drinking Window: Drinkable now, but will age well for 15 years or more. Some sources suggest cellaring until 2037.
- Food Pairing: Pairs well with feathered game, hard cheese, and red meat.
