Giscours 3ème Grand Cru Classé Margaux - Methusalem 6L, 2019

Château Giscours 2019 is a classic 3ème Grand Cru Classé from Margaux, offering the refinement and depth that have made this historic estate one of Bordeaux’s most admired names. Known for its elegance, structure, and generous fruit, this vintage reflects the finesse of Margaux with the pedigree of a classified growth.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby-purple colour with bright, youthful intensity. The nose is expressive and layered, with blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, cedar, and subtle spice, backed by the earthy, graphite-like character that is so often associated with fine Left Bank Bordeaux. On the palate, it is poised and structured, combining ripe dark fruit with firm tannins, fresh acidity, and a polished, savoury finish. Expect a wine with both immediate appeal and strong ageing potential, likely to evolve beautifully over the next 10–20 years, gaining more complexity, softness, and tertiary nuance with time.

Production
Giscours lies in the Margaux appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where gravel-rich soils provide excellent drainage and help Cabernet Sauvignon achieve ripeness and precision. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, generous growing season, and wines from the estate are typically harvested carefully by parcel to capture the character of each block before being vinified in the traditional Bordeaux manner, with fermentation and ageing in French oak to build structure and complexity.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as roast lamb, ribeye steak, duck breast, venison, or mushroom-based dishes with rich sauces. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the aromatics to open and the tannins to soften.

Producer
Château Giscours is one of the historic classified estates of Margaux, with roots dating back centuries and a long-standing reputation for producing elegant, age-worthy Bordeaux. As a 3ème Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, it holds an important place in the region and is widely respected for its consistency, charm, and classic Left Bank style.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.