Giscours 1996
Giscours 1996 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £95.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Giscours 1996 is a red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, produced by Château Giscours, a classified Third Growth estate established in 1855. The blend comprises 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The 1996 vintage is regarded as a pivotal year, benefitting from a dry summer that ensured optimal ripeness for Cabernet. This wine was vinified to achieve an alcohol level of 12.5% and matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. Its profile reveals notes of blackcurrants, cedarwood, and dried violets, supported by a firm tannic backbone, indicative of its capability for aging and classic Margaux character.