Wines Margaux Château Giscours - La Sirène de Giscours Margaux - 2016

La Sirène de Giscours 2016, second label of the renowned Château Giscours in Margaux, is a charming representation of the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux’s prestigious Médoc subregion. Typically, Margaux reds display finesse and elegance with a delicate aromatic profile. Although the precise blend is not confirmed, wines from this area are generally crafted with a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, providing structure and black fruit complexity, complemented by Merlot for roundness and approachability, and, in some cases, small amounts of Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc to enhance aromatic nuance and texture. The 2016 vintage is regarded as excellent, marked by optimal ripeness and balanced acidity, resulting in graceful yet concentrated wines. Vinification is usually traditional Bordeaux style, with careful extraction and ageing in French oak barrels, fostering integration of tannins and refined vanilla and spice nuances.

The Margaux appellation is celebrated for producing some of the silkiest and most perfumed wines on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate influenced by the nearby Gironde estuary, which mitigates frost and favours slow, even ripening. The soils are notably gravelly, ensuring good drainage and imparting an elegant minerality often associated with Margaux wines. Château Giscours itself is a historic estate, with roots dating back centuries, and is highly respected for its consistent quality and classic, age-worthy reds.

This wine’s supple tannins and aromatic freshness make it remarkably versatile at the table. It will pair beautifully with roasted rack of lamb, duck breast with cherry sauce, or traditional Bordeaux fare such as entrecôte à la bordelaise. Mushroom dishes, truffle risotto, or simply a selection of aged cheeses will also complement its layered complexities, allowing the wine’s red and black fruit, floral hints, and subtle oak spices to shine.

For optimal enjoyment, decanting for one to two hours will help unlock its aromatic depth, especially at this stage of maturity. Serve at a recommended temperature of 16–18°C to appreciate the full breadth of its refined structure and bouquet.