2009 Château Giscours, Margaux
2009 Château Giscours, Margaux
Ref: BORD0933
There was a fortified property on this site in the early 14th century, but there are no records of wine growing here until the middle of the 16th. After the revolution Giscours was confiscated and sold to two Americans. Their tenure did not last for long and it was sold several times in quick succession. In the late 19th century Giscours was managed by a man called Pierre Skawinski who not only invented a kind of eponymous plough still in use today, but also pioneered the use of gravity in the winery. In the early 20th century the vineyard fell into ruin, but was rescued in the 1950s by Nicolas Tari. Investment continues apace today, with extensive replanting having been undertaken. The vineyard here now covers 102 hectares.
*N.B. This wine is sold lying in bond in Octavian. Redistribution charges are the responsibility of the purchaser*
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Case of 12 Bottles price shown is under bond
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£612.00
duty paid price: £779.00
Broking Stock
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Out of stock |
Wine Details
Wine Details
Appellation: Margaux
Old/New World: Old World
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Colour: Red
Style: Still
% ABV: 14%
Drink Dates: 2022-2032
Maturity: 
Sweetness: 1
Grape Variety: Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"The 2009 Giscours has a generous and complex bouquet with well defined blackberry, cedar, mocha and light ferrous notes, more like a Saint-Julien than Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, fresh and vibrant with curry leaf and graphite. A dash of white pepper pops up towards the finish. This is a very fine Giscours to enjoy over the next 15 to 20 years." Neal Martin
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
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Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
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