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Château Giscours 2004 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé
Château Giscours 2004 - 3rd Grand Cru Classé

Château Giscours 2004 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Margaux|Red wine

91/100

Robert Parker

90/100

Wine Spectator

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

16/20

RVF

17/20

Gault & Millau

1*Étoile

Hachette

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“The nose, with aromas of 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, and complex Margaux to be enjoyed now and over the next 12–14 years. ” (Wine Advocate 2007 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Château Giscours

Vintage

Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2004

Designation

Margaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Regions

soils composed of deep gravel of Garonne origin and sand of glacial origin

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel tanks for 18 to 18 days

Livestock Farming

15 to 18 months, 50% in new barrels, 50% in barrels that previously held wine

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

maroon dress

Nose

Aromas of ripe red and black fruits and spices. Floral notes.

Palate

Complex, supple. Round tannins.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2019

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with game birds, a beef tenderloin, a cheese platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 recently deceased 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.
Hachette Wine Guide

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 boasts a beautiful gravelly terroir and modern facilities. While not intended to rival certain previous vintages—several of which were 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. The wine as a whole 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 summer residence 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 within the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and the Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2009 guide) 17/20 (Outstanding)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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 smokiness, 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, ready to drink now and for the next 12–14 years.

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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, who own the land, and the winemakers, and focus on the wines. Giscours benefits from a first-rate terroir, as evidenced by many 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 bounce back, and the most recent vintages have returned to its full-bodied, intense style.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 90/100 (Very good wine)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 17.5/20

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