Chateau Giscours2000
RED WINE

Producer Chateau Giscours
Blend 3% Cabernet Franc
64% Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Margaux
UPC 0 15643 42439 7

Technical Details

Ageing

French barrels. 50% new oak, 12-15 months of ageing in barrels.

Harvest

Behind the 2006 vintage, the savoir-faire of the technical team of Giscours, who had to adapt to the fluctuating weather conditions of that year. Dry spring, good blooming-period, wet summer followed by a beautiful Indian summer.

The high temperatures of September offered ideal conditions for the grapes for each a perfect maturity, and for harvest.

Vinification

Optical and manual sorting. Concreteand stainless steel tanks. Maceration 35 days at 28C.

Tasting notes

This wine shows a beautiful freshness, fine tannins with a long finish.

It is an outstanding vintage!