Chateau Giscours is one of the largest Margaux properties, with just over 80 hectares under vine. Following the Second World War, the chateau was run down and the vineyards depleted. When Nicholas Tari acquired the property in 1952, he invested heavily and the wine quality improved immensely. In 1995 he sold to Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma, who further invested in restructuring vineyards and renovating winery buildings. In 2018 Albada Jelgersma's children Dennis, Valerie and Derk took over the running of the estate. Located in the commune of Labarde, Giscours has 3rd growth classification since 1855. The Grand Vin is typically a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, and is aged in 30-40% new oak barrels for 18 months. Since Alexander van Beek took over as managing director in 1995 and following an extensive replanting of the vineyards, the wines of Chateau Giscours have, especially from 2000 onwards, improved significantly. This wine is a 75cl bottle, suitable for both men and women.
