Chateau Giscours, 1961 Red Wine

Margaux, 3rd Growth Classification

Bottle size: 75cl

Price:

£169.95

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Description

"This wine has held up nicely despite having been fully mature for well over 15 years. The colour has lightened into a medium dusty ruby, but the rich, full, earthy, superripe, curranty bouquet is still lively and penetrating. In the mouth, the wine has the foursquare, beefy, chunky character that often characterizes Giscours, a certain tarry, slightly oxidized character, but finishes with plenty of richness and a heady alcohol content." Robert Parker Bordeaux 3rd Ed.

Parker rating 87/100 (excellent)

"A deep garnet core with relatively little ageing on the rim. A really wonderful, very fresh nose, like the Loudenne 1961 infused with a touch of wild mint, augmented by cigar box and a touch of cocoa. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity, perhaps more like a Saint Julien in style than a Margaux! Blackberry leaf, tobacco and a touch of tar and sous-bois. Noticeable warmth of alcohol on the finish that has good weight. Holding up well. Neil MArtin, Wine Journal, Tasted June 2007.

Drink now until 2012

Condition

Labels slightly bin soiled, levels high shoulder

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