"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 Margaux, hedonistic and complex, to be enjoyed now and over the next 12-14 years. (Wine Advocate 2007 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
garnet-colored dress
Nose
Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices. Floral notes.
Mouth
Complex, supple. Round tannins.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game birds, beef tenderloin, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2011 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
More character and finesse than in 2005, balanced tannins, a beautiful 2004.
About the estate:
This immense 300-hectare estate (80 hectares of which are cultivated), located in Labarde, has had a turbulent history due to delicate family succession issues. The vineyards have belonged to the Tari family since 1952, but the wine is produced by a talented team led by Alexander van Beek, inspired by the courage of the recently deceased Éric Albada Jelgersma. As the estate's farmer, he had restored it to its true status. Due to its terroir, this cru produces a particularly colorful and full-bodied Margaux with excellent aging potential and a character quite different from the crus in the northern part of the appellation. When successful, it can rival Château Palmer, but the 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Spanning 300 hectares, including 80 hectares of vineyards, Giscours benefits from beautiful gravelly soil and modern facilities. Without seeking to rival certain previous vintages, including several favorites, this 2004 is not lacking in quality. Its distinctive bouquet expresses finely wooded red fruits, a prelude to a round and rich palate, structured by tannins full of finesse. The whole deserves to be laid down for a few years to reach its full expression.
About the estate:
Giscours is one of the largest estates in the Médoc (100 hectares), dominated by a monumental château built by the Counts of Pescatore, a family of bankers, to welcome Empress Eugénie when she visited her holiday resort in Biarritz. Giscours is highly representative of Médoc grand cru wines, not only in terms of its buildings, but also its beautiful terroir of deep gravel soils, which are extremely consistent. This Margaux third growth also owns plots in the Haut-Médoc appellation for two labels: Ch. Duthil and Haut-Médoc de Giscours.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rating (2009 guide) 17/20 (Remarkable)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2007 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About 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 Margaux, hedonistic and complex, 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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Nice 2004, structured for the vintage, but of average strength
About the estate:
The estate, leased by the Dutch Albada Jelgersma family, is managed by the talented Alexander Van Beek. Let's leave aside the legal disputes between the Tari family, who own the land, and the operators, and focus on the wines. Giscours benefits from a first-class terroir, as evidenced by many older vintages. Like many others, it went through a slight slump in the 1990s and 2000s. However, a major restructuring of the vineyard has enabled the estate to move forward, and the latest vintages have returned to its full and intense style.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20
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