Château Giscours Château Giscours (Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre'

Château Giscours Château Giscours (Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre'Giscours has a long, rich history, which can be traced back to the fourteenth century. At that time it was a defensive tower overlooking a wild and inhospitable region. The real beginning came in 1552, when Pierre de Lhomme, a wealthy Bordeaux draper, bought a noblemans house called Guyscoutz; he proceeded to turn it into a vast estate and planted the first vines. Wine production was launched and each of the rich merchants successors made their own

The fruit of their expertise underpinned the steady growth of the winery

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confit plums

Aromas of garrigue and licorice combine with dark cherry and plum fruit

ripe tannins and a smoky backdrop from the wood aging

this wine concludes with firm tannins that drive a clean finish and exceptional length—all promising outstanding age-worthiness

licorice and mocha

this building is both futuristic and in keeping with the surrounding historic vineyard landscape listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

is fascinated by the representation of the female figure

Its mouthwatering acidity mellows the textured tannins and adds a layer of depth

the wine shows a smooth and weighty texture layered with flavors of perfectly ripe strawberries

The bouquet features attractive notes of violets