Château Giscours
La Sirène de Giscours Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
La Sirène de Giscours – Margaux 2020
Margaux, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
This is the second label of the historic Château Giscours, a 3ème Cru Classé (Third Growth) estate in the Margaux appellation, with vines dating back to the 16th century. While more approachable than the Grand Vin, La Sirène still carries the château’s signature elegance, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Aromas & Flavors
Nose: a refined mix of raspberry, redcurrant, and plum, touched with subtle spice and Margaux florality.
Palate: delivers crunchy red fruit, cassis, and herbal undertones, all wrapped in fine, elegant tannins. A trace of spice and graphite enhances the finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with silky tannins, balanced acidity, and an elegant structure. Youthful freshness dominates, but there’s enough depth and backbone to give it aging potential.
Value & Winemaking
Aged in oak barrels, this second label is designed to show Margaux’s terroir expression earlier in its life compared to the Grand Vin. It’s vibrant and polished, offering superb quality at a fraction of top-tier Margaux pricing.
Food Pairing
Perfect alongside red meats, roasted lamb, duck breast, or a spread of cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. Decanting is recommended to unlock its full aromatic range.
Verdict
An elegant, youthful Margaux that delivers sophistication and finesse. A serious second label that shows the DNA of Château Giscours while being approachable much earlier.
La Sirène de Giscours – Margaux 2020
Margaux, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
This is the second label of the historic Château Giscours, a 3ème Cru Classé (Third Growth) estate in the Margaux appellation, with vines dating back to the 16th century. While more approachable than the Grand Vin, La Sirène still carries the château’s signature elegance, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Aromas & Flavors
Nose: a refined mix of raspberry, redcurrant, and plum, touched with subtle spice and Margaux florality.
Palate: delivers crunchy red fruit, cassis, and herbal undertones, all wrapped in fine, elegant tannins. A trace of spice and graphite enhances the finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with silky tannins, balanced acidity, and an elegant structure. Youthful freshness dominates, but there’s enough depth and backbone to give it aging potential.
Value & Winemaking
Aged in oak barrels, this second label is designed to show Margaux’s terroir expression earlier in its life compared to the Grand Vin. It’s vibrant and polished, offering superb quality at a fraction of top-tier Margaux pricing.
Food Pairing
Perfect alongside red meats, roasted lamb, duck breast, or a spread of cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. Decanting is recommended to unlock its full aromatic range.
Verdict
An elegant, youthful Margaux that delivers sophistication and finesse. A serious second label that shows the DNA of Château Giscours while being approachable much earlier.
