2018 La Sirene de Giscours Margaux
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La Sirène de Giscours (Margaux AOC): This second wine of Château Giscours comes from the selection of our youngest vines. The vinification and aging benefit from the same care as the Grand Vin, Chateau Giscours. You will love the smoothness and refinement of this Margaux.
Appelation: Margaux
Grape varieties: 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon - 32 % Merlot - 5 % Cabernet Franc - 3% Petit Verdot
Tasting note: Score 87. La Sirene de Giscours opens with cassis aromas, coupled with a medium body and easy to drink textures, this will be fun to drink on release. 85-87 Pts Jeff Leve winecellarinsider.com
Food pairing: Beed stew, meat on the bbq and any soft cheeses will go well with this deep red wine!
Location: Bordeaux France - Margaux
Size of the vineyard / Total Production: 94 hectares
Terroir / Soil: deep gravels from the Garonne river and sand from the ice Age
Vinification: Concrete and stainless steel tanks. Selection is done plot by plot management, young vines. Average alcohol content ranges from 13 % to 13,5 % of alc./vol.
Ageing: Type of barrels 100 % French oak barrels(fine grain and medium toast) Age of barrels is 20% new oak , 80% barrels of 1 and 2 wines. Ageing time is around 12 months
Age of vines: 3 to 15 years 75% and 10 to 25 years around 25%
Name: 2018 La Sirene de Giscours Margaux Bordeaux
Area: margaux bordeaux (see Map)