“The nose, with aromas of tapenade, plum, blackcurrant, spring flowers, and smoke, is followed by a fairly full-bodied palate, structured by soft tannins, low acidity, and remarkable concentration. Beautiful complexity. This is a sublime, hedonistic, and complex Margaux to be enjoyed now and over the next 12–14 years. ” (Wine Advocate 2007 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
maroon dress
Nose
Aromas of ripe red and black fruits and spices. Floral notes.
Palate
Complex, supple. Rounded tannins.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game birds, a beef tenderloin, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2011 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Full of character and with more immediate—or apparent—finesse than in 2005; well-balanced tannins; a fine 2004
About the estate:
This vast 300-hectare estate (80 hectares of which are under cultivation), located in Labarde, has had a turbulent history due to complicated family successions. The vineyards have remained in the Tari family since 1952, but the wine is crafted by a talented team under the direction of Alexander van Beek, inspired by the courage of the late Éric Albada Jelgersma. As the estate’s winemaker, he had restored it to its rightful level of excellence. Thanks to its terroir, this wine produces a particularly deep-colored and full-bodied Margaux with exceptional aging potential, whose character differs significantly from the wines of the appellation’s northern section. When at its best, it can rival Château Palmer, yet its prices remain more reasonable than those of its rival.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2008) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Spanning 300 hectares, including 80 hectares of vineyards, Giscours benefits from a beautiful gravel terroir and modern facilities. While not intended to rival certain previous vintages—including several personal favorites—this 2004 is by no means lacking in quality. Its distinctive bouquet expresses subtly oaked red fruits, a prelude to a round and rich palate structured by refined tannins. This wine deserves to be cellared for a few years to reach its full potential.
About the estate:
Giscours is one of the largest estates in the Médoc (100 ha), dominated by a monumental château built by the Counts of Pescatore—a family of bankers—to host Empress Eugénie when she visited her vacation home in Biarritz. Highly representative of a Médoc grand cru in terms of its buildings, Giscours is equally so for its beautiful terroir of deep gravel soils, which are remarkably uniform. This Margaux third growth also owns plots in the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and the Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2009 guide) 17/20 (Outstanding)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2007 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The nose, with aromas of tapenade, plum, blackcurrant, spring flowers, and smoky notes, is followed by a rather full-bodied palate, structured by soft tannins, low acidity, and remarkable concentration. Beautiful complexity. This is a sublime, indulgent, and complex Margaux, ready to be enjoyed now and over the next 12–14 years.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2009 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
A nice 2004, well-structured for its vintage, but of moderate intensity
About the estate:
The estate, leased by the Dutch Albada Jelgersma family, is managed by the talented Alexander Van Beek. Let’s set aside the legal disputes between the Tari family, the landowners, and the operators, and focus on the wines. Giscours benefits from a first-rate terroir, as evidenced by numerous older vintages. Like many others, it went through a brief slump during the 1990s and 2000s. A major restructuring of the vineyard has allowed the estate to get back on track, and the most recent vintages have returned to its full-bodied, intense style.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20
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