Chậteau Giscours 2012 – 3rd Grand Cru Classé-Margaux

Vintage : 2012
 Grape Variety - 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon - 32 % Merlot - 5 % Cabernet Franc - 3 % Petit Verdot.
 Appearance: medium ruby with garnet at the rim
 Nose: medium plus intensity; aromas of farmyard, cranberry, rose petals, coffee, nutmeg, toast, leather, truffle, red cherry, fresh herbs. It’s developing.
 Palate: dry, high acidity, medium plus tannins (smooth), medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus flavor intensity, earth, tobacco and coffee come through. The finish is medium plus.
 Overall, it’s a very good wine. Can drink now, has potential for further ageing.
 Very elegant wine. The wine shows itself after 2 hours decanting. Great complexity and length.
 More blossom and small flowers characters on the nose. A bit of savory notes on the palate.
 Ideally served with Aiguillettes, duck cutlet, rib grilled on vine shoots.