Chateau Giscours

Another well known Chateau from Margaux, this popular third growth of the 1855 Classification offers great value/quality from Margaux. With a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 20% Merlot, this is a ‘pretty' wine with floral and black tea notes interwoven with the plum, red cherry, cassis, cedar, and graphite. A classy wine that can be enjoyed now.

Chateau Giscours is a famous third growth located in the Margaux appellation of the left bank of Bordeaux. Documents indicate that the estate has been around since 1330. After World War II, it was purchased by Nicolas Tari who set about mondernizing the estate. Here there are 83ha of vineyards that make four labels, including a rose. The 2019 is made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this a serious wine with high intensity aromas of spicy cumin and cloves, black cherry and blackcurrant with a full bodied palate that is layered and concentrated, bright acidity and a great. long finish. Hold for the next couple of years, and age for the enxt 10+ years.

Reflecting centuries of winemaking mastery, Chateau Giscours 2020 offers silky tannins interwoven with flavors of blackberry, tobacco, and graphite —an exceptional wine that captures the soul of its vineyard with every sip.

The 2021 Giscours has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries and licorice mingled with hints of violet and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, it's seamless and enveloping, with good depth at the core, beautifully polished tannins and a long, perfumed finish. This is one of the real successes of the vintage. As readers may remember, it's a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Drink 2027-2045.

Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon - 39% Merlot 6% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2044

96 Points - Wine Advocate
“The 2022 Giscours has realized all the potential it showed en primeur, wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of sweet berries, mint, rose petals and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's textural and enveloping, built around lively acids and sweet powdery tannins, concluding with a long, resonant finish.”

A 3-bottle collection set from Château Giscours typically highlights the estate's 3rd Growth classification status, offering a vertical or curated selection of their Margaux appellation wines, featuring a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Known for its elegance, the wine features dark ruby color, violet aromas, and refined tannins, often highlighting vintages with rich fruit, floral notes, and good aging potential.

The Rosé de Giscours is a refreshing and elegant wine with a pale pink color. On the nose, it offers aromas of red berries and citrus fruits, with a hint of spice. On the palate, it is dry, crisp and well-balanced, with a lively acidity and a long, fruity finish. This wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, grown in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (31%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot (3%)
Drinking Window: 2032-2058

95-97 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A beautifully balanced Giscours that captures both the power and elegance of Margaux. Intense aromas of blackcurrants, ripe cherries, violets and crushed stones emerge from the glass, accompanied by delicate notes of cedar and spice. The palate is concentrated yet graceful, with layers of dark fruit supported by finely knit tannins and vibrant freshness. Precise and energetic, it delivers remarkable purity and depth through a long, refined finish. A sophisticated and age-worthy wine with excellent potential.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (31%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot (3%)
Drinking Window: 2032-2058

95-97 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A beautifully balanced Giscours that captures both the power and elegance of Margaux. Intense aromas of blackcurrants, ripe cherries, violets and crushed stones emerge from the glass, accompanied by delicate notes of cedar and spice. The palate is concentrated yet graceful, with layers of dark fruit supported by finely knit tannins and vibrant freshness. Precise and energetic, it delivers remarkable purity and depth through a long, refined finish. A sophisticated and age-worthy wine with excellent potential.”