Giscours Margaux 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Giscours
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98. James Suckling 96. Decanter 95. Vinous 95. Wine Advocate 95-95+

Tasting Note
Perfumed black fruits (blackcurrant, plum) with floral, graphite and sandalwood notes. Medium–full-bodied, silky yet structured tannins, vibrant freshness and an earthy, truffle-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), miso-braised eggplant.

Production Method
Optical and manual sorting; fermentation in concrete/stainless vats; 30–35 day maceration; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
3ème Cru Classé (1855) in Labarde, Margaux. Vineyard ~95 ha; owned by the Albada Jelgersma family; estate with origins dating to the 16th century.