Chateau Giscours Grand Cru Classe 2016 750ml

Château Giscours Grand Cru Classé 2016 is a prestigious Bordeaux red wine from the Margaux appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank. Classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru Classé) in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, Château Giscours is celebrated for producing elegant, aromatic and age-worthy wines.

The 2016 vintage is regarded as an outstanding Bordeaux vintage, offering a particularly refined combination of ripe fruit, freshness, structure and precision. The wine showcases the classic Cabernet Sauvignon-led character of the estate, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

On the palate, the wine presents concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry flavours alongside floral, cedar, graphite and subtle spice notes. Fine-grained tannins provide impressive structure, while vibrant acidity maintains freshness and length.

With its balance of power and elegance, Château Giscours 2016 is an excellent choice for fine dining, special occasions and serious Bordeaux collections.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Deep, intense ruby red with purple highlights.

Nose:

Expressive and complex, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet and dark plum, complemented by cedar, graphite, tobacco and subtle spice.

Palate:

Full-bodied and refined, with concentrated cassis, blackberry and dark fruit flavours. Firm yet polished tannins provide structure, while vibrant acidity brings freshness and precision. Subtle mineral, cedar and savoury notes add complexity.

Finish:

Long, persistent and elegant, with lingering dark fruit, floral, mineral and lightly spicy characteristics.