Château Giscours 2020

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Margaux - 3rd Grand Cru Classé

96/100 James Suckling

• Laying down: Drink from 2025.
• Tasted in 2022: “Fascinating aromas of blueberry, crushed stone and cassis. Very aromatic. Full-bodied with juicy, creamy and intense tannins. takes time to soften. Try after 2025 but will age a long time."

LEARN MORE ABOUT WINE:

Château Giscours is a wine estate located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is ranked third grand cru in the official Bordeaux wine classification of 1855. The estate is in the Margaux appellation, which is renowned for producing some of the most prestigious and elegant wines in the world.

It is recommended to decant it before serving. This allows the wine to aerate and release all of its aromas and complexity. Decanting time varies depending on the vintage, but generally one to two hours is enough for the wine to fully open up.

THE TASTING

For the tasting of Château Giscours, here are some steps to follow:

• Observation: Pour the wine into a suitable wine glass and observe its color. Château Giscours wines are generally deep ruby in color with purple hues when young, which evolve into more orange hues with age.
• The aromas: Hold the glass up to your nose and gently inhale the aromas. Château Giscours often presents aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and cherry, accompanied by notes of cassis, tobacco, liquorice and spices.
• Tasting: Take a small sip of wine and let it flow through your mouth. Try to identify the different flavors that come through, such as fruit, spice, tannins, and the overall balance of the wine. Château Giscours is generally characterized by its finesse, its balanced structure and its supple tannins.
• The finish: After swallowing or spitting out the wine, note the lingering aftertaste. A good Château Giscours will have a long and pleasant finish, with notes of fruit and spices that linger on the palate.

In conclusion, it is a Margaux wine renowned for its quality and complexity. Served after proper decantation, it offers a refined tasting experience with its fruity aromas, supple tannins and lingering finish.

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