Giscours Margaux 3eme Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Giscours
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96, James Suckling 97-98, Wine Advocate (RP) 94-96+, Decanter 96, Jeb Dunnuck 94-96, Wine Spectator 95

Tasting Note
Fresh, floral Margaux: blackcurrant, violet and peony with ripe plum, cedar and graphite. Silky, polished tannins, vibrant acidity and mineral core; long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roast duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki-grilled meats, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Manual and optical sorting; fermentation in concrete and stainless-steel vats with ~35-day maceration at ~28°C; aged ~17 months in French oak (≈50% new). Sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Château Giscours, 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Margaux. 95 ha estate owned by the Albada Jelgersma family; modernized estate managed by Alexander van Beek with focus on biodiversity and precision viticulture.