Notes : Robert Parker 90, RVF 17/20, B&D 16/20, Gault Millau 17/20, Citation Guide Hachette, Wine Spectator 89, Decanter 3***, Jancis Robinson 16,5/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 90
"The 2008 is a great success at Giscours: dense, full-bodied, perfectly ripe, with excellent concentration". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF) - Delivery in wooden cases at no extra charge for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Giscours
Cuvée
3ème Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2008
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Gravel of Garonne origin and sand of glacial origin
Viticulture
Ploughing, double Guyot pruning and trellising at 1.40m.
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in stainless steel and concrete vats, traditional vinification, long hot maceration
Breeding
15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (fine grain, medium toast), 50% new wood
Tasting & pairing
Eye
purple dress
Nose
rich, fruity aromas (red, ripe fruits), spices supported by elegant notes of ageing
Mouth
dense, full-bodied, perfectly ripe, the wine reveals excellent concentration
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Château Giscours
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 4*Stars (Very high quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
This huge 300-hectare estate (80 hectares of which are farmed), located in Labarde, has had a turbulent history, due to tricky family successions. The vines have remained in the Tari family since 1952, but the wine is made by a talented team under the direction of Alexander van Beek, inspired by the courage of the recently deceased Eric Albada Jelgersma. As the estate's farmer, he restored it to its former glory. Because of its terroir, this cru produces a particularly colorful, full-bodied Margaux that can be laid down for a very long time, with a character quite different from the crus of the northern part of the appellation. When successful, it can rival Château Palmer, but prices remain more reasonable than those of its rival.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Giscours is one of the Médoc's largest estates (100 ha), commanded by a monumental château built by the banking family of the Counts de Pescatore to accommodate Empress Eugenie when she visited her Biarritz resort. Very representative of the Médoc Grand Cru in terms of its buildings, Giscours is also representative in terms of its beautiful terroir of deep gravel and great homogeneity. This third-growth Margaux classé also owns parcels in the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The vineyard, farmed by the Dutch Albada Jelgersma family, is run by the talented Alexander Van Beek. Let's leave aside the legal wrangling between the Tari family, who own the land, and the farmers, and focus on the wines. Giscours benefits from a first-rate terroir, and many older vintages bear witness to this. Like many other vineyards, it went through a period of decline in the 90s and 2000s. A major restructuring of the vineyard has enabled the cru to move forward again, and the latest vintages are returning to its full, intense style.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. CEDRIC G. Published on 06/12/2015
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Note and review by M. MAX H. Published on 22/08/2013
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Note and review by M. JEAN MICHEL M. Published on 20/12/2012
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