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Community Tasting Notes 57
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Zweder Likes this wine: 92 points
September 21, 2023 - In memoriam Bordeaux tasting for Piet Kuiper (@ RvD): Deep bouquet with dark berries, some stable and savory smells and well dosed oak. Same on the palate, a bit rustic, juicy dark berries and good acidity and tannin. Also savory. The wine is in its maturity stage and there is potential for a few more years. Beautiful wine.
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Julian Marshall Likes this wine: 92 points
August 29, 2022 - A much more floral bouquet than the Chevalier 08 tasted alongside, with roses and violets to the fore, then some blackberry and herbs. The attack is muted compared to the Chevalier, with subtle notes of blackberry and blackcurrant, before a sweet vein of strawberry and dark cherry midpalate and hints of tannins before the long, dusty finish so typical of Giscours.
Giscours doesn’t always do well in “off” vintages but this is a good one, much better than 02, 03 or 04 for example. It’s not the best Giscours ever, but I loved the restraint and subtlety. -
New to wine Likes this wine: 90 points
February 19, 2022 - Nice wine. Aging well. Big ruby red with nice nose. Lacks a bit of body of the higher rated wines.
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vlzat Likes this wine: 93 points
December 31, 2021 - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot
Medium body, deep garnet color. Delicate but ripe black and blue fruits aroma complemented by cedar wood and spices’ box. Complex palate of black currant and plum, following by earthy notes and lingering licorice but juicy finish. Charm, harmonies and perfectly balanced, vital acidity and well integrated tannins. Food friendly, well pairing to grilled duck stuffed by rice. Serve 18ºC - 20ºC. Open one hour ahead, next day after vacuum corking even better. Drink now and next six/eight years, perhaps longer1 person found this helpful Comments (1) -
WestBerkshire Likes this wine: 90 points
April 4, 2021 - Solid but unspectacular. Decanted for 4 hours which may have been too long as the wonderful, exotic nose on opening had largely subsided on drinking. Of the two bottles drunk one had considerably more pronounced and finer tannins than the other. No upside whatsoever to holding for longer - this is now as good as it will get - but I should think it’s got a further decade ahead of it.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/1/2018 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Neal Martin
2008 Bordeaux: A Day In A Life (Feb 2018), 2/18/2018 (link)(Giscours Giscours Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
2/1/2018 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
February 2018, 2/1/2018 (link)(Château Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Decanter
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By Jane Anson
2008 Bordeaux 10 Years on, 1/1/2018 (link)(Château Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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December 2012, Issue #38 (link)
(Château Giscours 3ème Cru) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
7/4/2012 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/19/2012 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
10/19/2010 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
October 2010 (link)(Chateau Giscours (Margaux)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2010 (link)(Château Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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June 2009, Issue #24 (link)
(Château Giscours 3ème Cru) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/4/2009 (link)(Ch Giscours Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Ian D'Agata
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Chateau Giscours Margaux) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
April 2009 (link)(Chateau Giscours Margaux) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
1/21/2011 (link) 90 points(Château Giscours) Very dark red violet color; nicely herbaceous, charcoal, tart black fruit nose; herbaceous in a good way, charcoal, tart black fruit palate; medium finish
Sommelier Journal
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By Stuart George
January 31, 2011 (link)(Château Giscours) Barrel sample tasted at the château on July 1, 2009. “One of the longest harvests we have had, because we had a wonderful Indian summer,” explains Van Beek. Backward and primary on the nose, it has a much denser and richer construction than its neighbor du Tertre, with more apparent tannin because of, among other things, its higher Cabernet content (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc). But it is still elegant and velvety in the Margaux style. Drink from 2015 to 2025 and later. Winery Spotlight: Château Giscours
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Château Giscours
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation Margaux
- UPC Codes 3299152267523, 3430430000863, 3430430003680, 3430430003895, 3430430004038, 3430430004434, 3430430007497, 7070292739837
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 131 (6%)
- In Cellars 1,205 (56%)
- Consumed 810 (38%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- AppellationMargaux
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