Chateau Giscours 2022
1. Introduction
This red wine comes from France, originating from the Bordeaux region, specifically the Margaux appellation. Château Giscours is a prestigious estate that was designated a Troisième Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth) in the official 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification. Records of the vineyards date back to 1552, and the estate once charmed the palate of King Louis XIV. The property is currently run by Dutch manager Alexander Van Beek for the Albada Jelgersma family, who continue a tradition of excellence and an unceasing commitment to progress. Their philosophy is holistic, viewing the wines as a reflection of the place, the terroir, and the people who make them.
2. Wine Description
The colour of the 2022 vintage is deeply coloured, glass-staining, and often described as deep garnet-purple. The aroma is stunning and expressive, packed with cassis, black cherries, violets, and graphite-like aromatics, along with notes of dark mushrooms and forest-floor. Other notes include lilac, peony, mint, rose petals, and pencil shavings.
The varietal composition is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and intense. It is deep, layered, and textural, showcasing dark, flavourful fruit like succulent black cherry, plum, and blackcurrants. Stylistically, the wine is described as regal, sophisticated, and elegant, possessing a pure, graceful mouthfeel. It is built around lively acids and beautifully ripe tannins that are intense, structural, and finely spreading across the palate in layers. The finish is long, structured, and resonant, concluding with a minty lift and notable vibrancy. The optimal drinking window is noted as starting around 2026 to 2029, with a potential to age for 30–40 years. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 13.5%. Château Giscours has not used any herbicides, insecticides, or products harmful to health for ten years, and currently, half of the vineyard area is organically cultivated.
1. Introduction
This red wine comes from France, originating from the Bordeaux region, specifically the Margaux appellation. Château Giscours is a prestigious estate that was designated a Troisième Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth) in the official 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification. Records of the vineyards date back to 1552, and the estate once charmed the palate of King Louis XIV. The property is currently run by Dutch manager Alexander Van Beek for the Albada Jelgersma family, who continue a tradition of excellence and an unceasing commitment to progress. Their philosophy is holistic, viewing the wines as a reflection of the place, the terroir, and the people who make them.
2. Wine Description
The colour of the 2022 vintage is deeply coloured, glass-staining, and often described as deep garnet-purple. The aroma is stunning and expressive, packed with cassis, black cherries, violets, and graphite-like aromatics, along with notes of dark mushrooms and forest-floor. Other notes include lilac, peony, mint, rose petals, and pencil shavings.
The varietal composition is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and intense. It is deep, layered, and textural, showcasing dark, flavourful fruit like succulent black cherry, plum, and blackcurrants. Stylistically, the wine is described as regal, sophisticated, and elegant, possessing a pure, graceful mouthfeel. It is built around lively acids and beautifully ripe tannins that are intense, structural, and finely spreading across the palate in layers. The finish is long, structured, and resonant, concluding with a minty lift and notable vibrancy. The optimal drinking window is noted as starting around 2026 to 2029, with a potential to age for 30–40 years. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 13.5%. Château Giscours has not used any herbicides, insecticides, or products harmful to health for ten years, and currently, half of the vineyard area is organically cultivated.
Original: $109.87
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$38.45Description
1. Introduction
This red wine comes from France, originating from the Bordeaux region, specifically the Margaux appellation. Château Giscours is a prestigious estate that was designated a Troisième Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth) in the official 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification. Records of the vineyards date back to 1552, and the estate once charmed the palate of King Louis XIV. The property is currently run by Dutch manager Alexander Van Beek for the Albada Jelgersma family, who continue a tradition of excellence and an unceasing commitment to progress. Their philosophy is holistic, viewing the wines as a reflection of the place, the terroir, and the people who make them.
2. Wine Description
The colour of the 2022 vintage is deeply coloured, glass-staining, and often described as deep garnet-purple. The aroma is stunning and expressive, packed with cassis, black cherries, violets, and graphite-like aromatics, along with notes of dark mushrooms and forest-floor. Other notes include lilac, peony, mint, rose petals, and pencil shavings.
The varietal composition is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and intense. It is deep, layered, and textural, showcasing dark, flavourful fruit like succulent black cherry, plum, and blackcurrants. Stylistically, the wine is described as regal, sophisticated, and elegant, possessing a pure, graceful mouthfeel. It is built around lively acids and beautifully ripe tannins that are intense, structural, and finely spreading across the palate in layers. The finish is long, structured, and resonant, concluding with a minty lift and notable vibrancy. The optimal drinking window is noted as starting around 2026 to 2029, with a potential to age for 30–40 years. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 13.5%. Château Giscours has not used any herbicides, insecticides, or products harmful to health for ten years, and currently, half of the vineyard area is organically cultivated.
