2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.05%
pH 3.71
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2024-09-19 to 2024-09-28; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2024-10-01 to 2024-10-11; Cabernet Franc: 2024-10-03; Petit Verdot: 2024-10-04
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of barrel ageing. The producer’s separate 2024 dossier reports finished-wine total acidity of 2.81 g/L as H2SO4 equivalent, which is retained here rather than as an unqualified total_acidity_gl value. It also describes gentle, low-temperature extraction, controlled limited oxygenation, and use of non-Saccharomyces yeasts before fermentation to protect the musts.
Tasting Notes Dense and flavourful, with deep black fruit, subtle floral notes, refined tannins, freshness, volume, elegance and vibrancy
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 5 Sep 2023 to 6 Oct 2023
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels.
Tasting Notes Ripe black fruit, exceptional volume and energy, full tannins, length and a saline finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 1 Sep 2022 to 29 Sep 2022
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels.
Tasting Notes Fresh, with ample fine tannins and a long finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 27 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels.
Tasting Notes Crunchy and well structured, with aromatic brilliance, fine tannins, balance and freshness
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 8 Sep 2020 to 2 Oct 2020
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels.
Tasting Notes Voluptuous and generous, with power, fleshiness, a taffeta-like texture and silky tannins
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 11 Sep 2019 to 12 Oct 2019
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels. Extraction emphasized skin-contact time rather than intensive tank work, with decisions guided by tasting.
Tasting Notes Precise and balanced, with aromatic breadth, fine tannins, structure, freshness and density
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 12 Sep 2018 to 12 Oct 2018
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; gentle vinification; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels.
Tasting Notes Powerful and fine, with roundness, density, freshness, structured tannins and long-ageing potential
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Soil Deep garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 15 Sep 2017 to 5 Oct 2017
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless steel tanks
Maceration 35 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Optical and manual sorting; maceration at 28°C; 17 months of ageing in barrels. Selection was particularly rigorous because frost created vineyard heterogeneity.
Tasting Notes Precise and fine, with concentrated fruit, fully ripened tannins and ample aromas
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Giscours, 10 Route de Giscours, 33460 Labarde, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 57 97 09 09
Email
Owner
Dennis, Derk &
Valérie Albada Jelgersma
Valérie Albada Jelgersma
Cellarmaster
Denis Uteau