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James Suckling

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CHATEAU GISCOURS, 2018

MARGAUX

" It reminds me of the excellent 1975 " - James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 3ème Grand Cru Classé, Margaux
GRAPE VARIETIES 65% of cabernet sauvignon, 35% of merlot
AROMAS

Red fruits, black fruits
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Pheasant terrine, suckling lamb, truffle ravioli
WINEMAKING Traditional winemaking.
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

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87,00 € T.T.C.
87,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Sustainable
GRAPE VARIETIES

Red varieties: 32% of merlot, 60% of cabernet sauvignon, 5% of cabernet franc, 3% petit verdot
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA 80 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 200,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL

sandy soil made of gravel

History and anecdotes
Chateau Giscours is located in the Medoc in the Margaux appellation, it is classified 3rd great growth in 1855. In 1995, the Albada Jelgersma family acquired a stake in Château Giscours, which had been owned by the Tari family since 1954. Since then, the management is ensured by the businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma. The foundation of the Giscours estate dates back to the 14th century, when it was only a fortified keep.
CHATEAU GISCOURS

Caractéristiques

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 3ème Grand Cru Classé, Margaux
GRAPE VARIETIES 65% of cabernet sauvignon, 35% of merlot
AROMAS

Red fruits, black fruits
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Pheasant terrine, suckling lamb, truffle ravioli
WINEMAKING Traditional winemaking.
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL