Wine Chateau Giscours, Margaux AOC 3-me Grand Cru, 1999
Tasting Notes
Wine saturated brilliant purple.
The wine has a taste, which is clearly noticeable tone berries of Cabernet. Complex, harmonious taste with ripe tannins and good length, which indicates the high class wine.
The aroma of wine perceptible subtle combination of red berries and hints of toast.
The wine goes well with meat dishes and cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Chateau Zhiskur - first wine farm. Age of vines - an average of 35 years. Vineyard soil - sand and gravel through which the roots penetrate deep into the ground. In the production of wine used manual collection and careful selection of grapes. Fermentation occurs in wine vats stainless steel and concrete 28-30S temperature for 18-24 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine is poured into oak barrels, half of which - the new, for exposure. Wine kept for 18 months prior to bottling the wine is clarified using egg whites. Ageing potential wine - 15-20 years.
The first mention of the castle Zhiskur refers to 1330 and thanks to the efforts of Eric Albano Yelgersma who purchased winery in 1995, wine Zhiskura gained popularity and became one of the best Bordeaux wines. Vineyards chateau located in three zones appellation wineries Margo: Kantenak, Labard and Arzak, especially where local soils can produce wines that have the softness and elegance. Chateau Zhiskur made on technology, meeting the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization issued an au pair in January 2001, which guarantees its consistently high quality.
Producer's description
The first mention of Giscourt Castle dates back to 1330. Thanks to the efforts of Eric Albal Yelgersma, who acquired the winery in 1995, the wines of Château Giscourt gained fame and became one of the best wines in Bordeaux. Château vineyards are located on the territory of three wine-growing areas of the Margaux appellation: Cantenac, Labard and Arsac, where the characteristics of local soils allow the production of wines with softness and finesse. The wines of Château Giscourt are made according to the technology that complies with the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization, issued to the economy in January 2001, which guarantees their consistently high quality.
