2016 Petite Sirène de Château Giscours, Bordeaux
Over the past decade, the surge in quality we've been seeing (and tasting!) in the under-£16 red-Bordeaux category has hardly been more triumphant than in the scrumptious 2016 Petite Sirène (Bordeaux AOC) from Margaux's famous Château Giscours. For over five years, our best-selling Left Bank claret at this price point.
Which is why it's best to buy Petite Sirène by the case. Because for under £16, here's a classically styled, fabulously versatile claret offering blackberry and cedar aromas, juicy plum, black cherry, sweet spice, firm tannins, and a long, lingering finish. For deeply satisfying, everyday drinking. Whether that's with Tuesday-night pork chops or Sunday's roast lunch, it's the red Bordeaux you'll always find yourself uncorking.
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Good nose dominated by cassis and plum. First taste is damson/plum with mature tannins leading to an earthy tannin finish that is long. A good every day wine at a good price - not enough complexity for a special occasion.
Really impressive claret with more Cabernet than often the case. Delicious. (previous vintage)
Really lovely balanced Bordeaux drinking beautifully right now. Plenty of red and black berry fruit and little hints of earthy maturity. Refreshing lively finish. A delicious bargain. (previous vintage)