Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | La Sirene |
Label Name: | Margaux 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 3000ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 3 |
Aroma Intensity: | 3 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 89-91; James Suckling 91-92; Jancis Robinson 16/20; various retailer reviews note 90–92 range
Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, plum and violet aromas with cedar, spice and tobacco; medium-full body, silky tannins, fresh acidity and a polished, earthy finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef, duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Peking duck, Korean BBQ, beef stir-fry, soy-glazed pork, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Second wine from younger vines; vinified with same care as the grand vin, matured ~12–18 months in French oak (portion new).
Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Giscours (3rd Growth, 1855) from an ~83 ha Margaux estate; produced by the Albada Jelgersma family with modern viticulture and cellar practices.