"The nose, perfumed with tapenade, plum, blackcurrant, spring flowers and smoke, is followed by a rather full-bodied palate, structured by soft tannins, low acidity and remarkable concentration. Beautiful complexity. This is a sublime, hedonistic, complex Margaux to be enjoyed now and over the next 12-14 years". (Wine Advocate 2007 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Château Giscours
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2004
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Terroirs
soils of deep Garonne gravel and glacial sands
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel tanks for 18 to 18 days
Breeding
15 to 18 months, 50% in new barrels, 50% in one-wine barrels
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
garnet-red color
Nose
aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices. Floral notes.
Mouth
complex, supple. Round tannins.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game birds, beef tenderloin, a platter of fomages...
Château Giscours
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2011 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 4*Stars (Very high quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Character and more immediate or apparent finesse than 2005, well-balanced tannin, fine 2004.
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
Wine rated (2008 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Covering 300 ha, including 80 ha of vineyards, Giscours benefits from a beautiful gravelly terroir and modern facilities. Without seeking to rival certain previous vintages, including several "coups de coeur", this 2004 is not lacking in quality. Its distinctive bouquet expresses finely-wooded red fruits, leading to a round, rich palate, structured by tannins full of finesse. This wine needs a few years to reach its full expression.
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 Margaux Cru Classé also owns parcels in the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2009 guide) 17/20 (Outstanding)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2007 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The nose, fragrant with tapenade, plum, blackcurrant, spring flowers and smoke, is followed by a rather full-bodied palate, structured by soft tannins, low acidity and remarkable concentration. Beautiful complexity. This is a sublime, hedonistic, complex Margaux to be enjoyed now and over the next 12-14 years.
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2009 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
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 wine:
lovely 2004, well-structured for the vintage, but of average strength
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.
Wine Spectator
Rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Jancis Robinson
Rated 17.5/20
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