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SIRENE DE GISCOURS (La)
(2nd wine Ch. Giscours) |
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| APPELLATION |
Margaux, 2nd wine |
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| COMMUNE |
Labarde |
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| VINEYARD |
137 hectares.
Average age: 30 years old
Fine gravels “garonnaises” and limestone |
| VARIETALS |
55% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc |
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| PRODUCTION |
10,000 – 15,000 cases |
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| VINIFICATION |
Work on the vineyard during the year including de-leafing (or “effeuillage”) and green harvesting. The entire production is harvested by hand. The vinification is traditional in stainless steel temperature-control vats. Long maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Ageing in barrels during 12-14 months (1 year barrels previously for the Grand Vin).
It is important to note that there is even a 3rd selection (sold as bulk wine with no reference to Giscours) which proves that La Sirène is NOT the waste-paper label for the estate. Moreover, the current owner (The Albada family since 1995) has made significant steps and investments to continue to push up the quality of Giscours. |
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| STYLE |
Beautiful brilliant colour. Expressive nose characterised by red fruits: black currant. Soft, seductive wine, sufficient weight and density. Excellent sense of origin and appellation. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
Giscours is a house-hold brand in Bordeaux and recognized internationally for its seductive style within the remarkable Margaux appellation. |
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