Château Giscours Limited Anniversary Box "6 Vintages - 25 Years" Dry Red Wine - Margaux/Bordeaux France

Château Giscours "25th Anniversary Box"

This collector's box from Château Giscours contains 6 bottles from the unique vintages 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015. This high-quality anniversary box combines 25 years of Château Giscours history and is limited to 500 copies.
The Grand Cru vintage wines of Château Giscours are red wines rooted in the Margaux wine region, made from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grape varieties. Like all first-class growths in the region, the wine captivates with aromas of dark fruits such as blackcurrant or blackberry and cedarwood on the nose and palate. The tannin structure of these wines offers excellent aging potential.

COMPONENTS of the Château Giscours "25th Anniversary Box"

1990 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 12.5% vol.)

The 1990 Château Giscours vintage has a ruby red color. The nose is fruity-sweet and complex with aromas of blackberry, minerals, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with a beautiful blackcurrant character and fine tannins. A wine that, with its high tension and successful harmony, undoubtedly belongs to the top tier of the oenologically managed winery.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 86 points
Wine Spectator: 91 points

1995 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 12.5% vol.)

The 1995 Château Giscours vintage convinces with a rich ruby red color. The nose is complex with notes of spicy red fruits and snuff. On the palate, it is powerful, with exceptionally ripe aromas of new wood. The tannins are silky, melting, with a long, smooth finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 84 points
Wine Spectator: 92 points

2000 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 13.0% vol.)

The 2000 Château Giscours vintage pours into the glass in a dark purple-red. A Saint-Julien with impressive purity and depth. The nose is fruity with aromas of red, blackcurrant and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with plenty of ripe fruit, good acidity, and silky tannins.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 90 points
Wine Spectator: 91 points

2005 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 13.0% vol.)

The 2005 Château Giscours presents itself in the glass in a brilliant violet. The nose is powerful and complex, with aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry). A full-bodied structured wine in combination with fruit and complexity and a high proportion of ripe tannin, guaranteeing an elegant long finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 90 points
Wine Spectator: 91 points.
    
2010 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 13.5% vol.)

The 2010 Château Giscours has a dark red-violet color and is a well-matured vintage with a broad, intense aromatic spectrum. Notes of pressed red berries, liquorice, violets, and lightly toasted oak round off the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied with large velvety tannins and a long spicy finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 92 points
Wine Spectator: 94 points.

2015 Château Giscours (0.75 l - 14.0% vol.)

The 2015 Château Giscours reveals itself in an intense garnet red. The bouquet is very well defined and concentrated, delivering intense aromas of black cherry fruit, mineral and pure, layered with cream and vanilla. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of black fruit, and a long,
flattering finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 94 points
Wine Spectator: 92 points.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
The dry red wines pair well with many savory dishes, such as grilled meat, lamb chops, roast duck
but also with hearty dishes such as game or lamb, as well as with characterful cheeses like Roquefort cheese.