Chateau Giscours Grand Cru Classé 2012
$138.00
The year 2012 had unusual climatic conditions in the Medoc: cold and dry winter, warm and humid spring followed by a sunny summer with low precipitations. A medium to full-bodied vintage with excellent liquorice, creme de cassis notes and a broad, round,juicy mouthfeel.
Grape Varieties: 69 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Merlot, 4 % Petit Verdot
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Château Giscours has constantly reinvented itself to survive the centuries. Pierre de Lhomme, Marc Promis, Jean-Pierre Pescatore, Edouard Cruse, Nicolas Tari and now the Albada Jelgersma family – all ambitious and visionary estate owners who were passionate about pulling together the estate’s land and giving this vineyard, named a Third Grand Cru Classé in 1855, a reputation for excellence.
Château Giscours is an elegant, well-structured wine with magnificently bright aromas. It is a wine that develops wonderfully over time, the enjoyment of which is passed down from generation to generation.
Visiting Giscours is an immersive experience, exploring behind the scenes of a Grand Cru Classé. Whether a novice, enthusiast or connoisseur, every visitor – no matter what their expectations – will be able to (re)discover our history and our vines on a fun, immersive tour.
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