Château Giscours — powerful structure and timeless Margaux elegance

Classified as a Third Growth in 1855, Château Giscours embodies the nobility of the Margaux appellation. Located in the heart of the Médoc, this historic 80-hectare estate is renowned for producing deep, elegant red wines built for long ageing. Each vintage expresses the aromatic finesse and structured power that define great Margaux wines.

A great Margaux built to age

Giscours wines stand out for their intense, brilliant color, firm yet silky tannins, and complex aromatic profile of ripe black fruits, gentle spices, and subtle cedar notes. In its finest vintages, Giscours rivals the most prestigious Margaux estates, including Château Palmer.

Terroir & grape varieties

The vineyard lies on deep gravel mounds typical of Margaux, ensuring excellent natural drainage. High planting density and mature vines contribute to natural concentration in the grapes.

Winemaking & ageing

Rigorous plot-by-plot approach: hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness, meticulous sorting, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Ageing lasts around 18 months in French oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new wood, bringing depth, suppleness, and aromatic complexity while preserving the identity of the terroir.

Style & tasting signature

• Appearance: deep, dark garnet
• Nose: blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, gentle spices
• Palate: ample, structured, racy tannins, bright freshness on the finish
• Ageing potential: 15 to 30 years in great vintages

A style that combines Cabernet Sauvignon’s power with the floral, airy elegance typical of Margaux.

Signature cuvées

Key vintages

2010 — structured, precise, long ageing  •  2009 — opulent, seductive, immediate  •  2005 — classic, balanced, racy tannins  •  2000 — harmonious, perfectly ripe  •  1978 & 1975 — superb older vintages in great cellars

Food pairings

Ideal with grilled ribeye steak, roast beef, herb-roasted milk-fed lamb, delicate game, roast poultry and aged hard cheeses (Comté, Mimolette, Cantal).

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