Chateau Giscours Margaux La Sirène de Giscours 2010
- ws91
SKU 04865
375ml Bottle
These are HALF BOTTLES or 375 ML
La Sirène de Giscours (Margaux AOC) is the second wine of Château Giscours which comes from a selection of the estate's younger vines. The vinification and aging is the same as the Grand Vin, making this an extraordinary value in Margaux. A Classified Growth in 1855, Château Giscours in Margaux produces a wine of great finesse and elegance. Delicacy and power are combined to bring you the elegance expected of a great Margaux wine. The aging potential is between 8 and 20 years or even more for the most exceptional vintages.
The soils of the estate are deep gravels from the Garonne river and sand from the ice Age , planted to 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon - 32 % Merlot - 5 % Cabernet Franc - 3% Petit Verdot with vines averaging about 30 years. All of the grapes are hand-picked followed by hand sorting before fermentation in concrete and stainless steel. Aging takes place in 100 % French oak barrels(fine grain and medium toast), 50% new oak , 50% one year barrels for 15 to 18 months.
Category | Red Wine |
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Region | France, Bordeaux, Margaux |
Brand | Chateau Giscours |
- ws91
Wine SpectatorShows good density but stays defined, with lilac and iron notes lending cut to the core of plum, cassis and loganberry fruit. Reveals a tarry edge on the finish, but remains racy and fresh overall, with the iron note winning out in the end. Drink now through 2022.