19 Rene Gabriel
Mineralisches, elegantes, dichtes Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, Brombeeren, schwarze Kirschen, Zedern, Tabak, Black Currant, Feuerstein. Ausgewogener, dichtverwobener, eleganter Gaumen mit kräftiger, süsser Frucht, viel feinem Tannin, cremiger, fein muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, kräftiger Aromatik, langer, frischer Abgang. 19/20 2024 - 2040
19 Rene Gabriel
Mineralisches, elegantes, dichtes Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, Brombeeren, schwarze Kirschen, Zedern, Tabak, Black Currant, Feuerstein. Ausgewogener, dichtverwobener, eleganter Gaumen mit kräftiger, süsser Frucht, viel feinem Tannin, cremiger, fein muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, kräftiger Aromatik, langer, frischer Abgang. 19/20 2024 - 2040
96 James Suckling
This has attractive, glossy, ripe red-plum and licorice aromas with cedar, flowers and red berries, as well as a stony edge. A very fragrant, cabernet-driven nose. The palate has elegance and grace with sleek and charming, balanced style and a discreet tannin structure that holds the finish long and fresh. A blend of 81 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 19 per cent merlot. Try from 2023.
94 Vinous
The 2016 Giscours has a very pure, refined bouquet featuring lifted blackberry, cassis and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, well-judged acidity and finely integrated oak toward the precise finish. This is what a finely crafted Margaux looks like, and I suspect it will get even better with bottle age. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
94 Vinous
The 2016 Giscours has a very pure, refined bouquet featuring lifted blackberry, cassis and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, well-judged acidity and finely integrated oak toward the precise finish. This is what a finely crafted Margaux looks like, and I suspect it will get even better with bottle age. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
93 Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Giscours gives up aromas of cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core and a long finish.
93 Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Giscours gives up aromas of cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core and a long finish.
92 Wine Spectator
This is on the darker side of the ledger, with well-melded black currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit, infused with brambly energy and allied to a graphite spine on the anise-tinged finish. Features a light woodsy echo at the very end, but there's plenty of flesh here. Best from 2022 through 2032. 34,667 cases made. — JM
92 Wine Spectator
This is on the darker side of the ledger, with well-melded black currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit, infused with brambly energy and allied to a graphite spine on the anise-tinged finish. Features a light woodsy echo at the very end, but there's plenty of flesh here. Best from 2022 through 2032. 34,667 cases made. — JM