2009 Chateau Giscours 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 12x75cl

Vinous 93

The 2009 Giscours has a generous and complex bouquet with well defined blackberry, cedar, mocha and light ferrous notes, more like a Saint-Julien than Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, fresh and vibrant with curry leaf and graphite. A dash of white pepper pops up towards the finish. This is a very fine Giscours to enjoy over the next 15 to 20 years. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits’ Ten Year On tasting. [Neal Martin, 14/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2040

Robert Parker 89

The 2009 Giscours has a medium to deep garnet color and delivers evolved prunes, baked blackberries and fruitcake scents with an earthy, dried herbs and potpourri undercurrent plus a waft of sweaty leather. The medium to full-bodied palate has a rugged frame of chewy tannins and a firm grip on the somewhat rustic finish. [22/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2025

JancisRobinson.com 17/20

Tasted blind. Smudgy greyish crimson. Light, indistinct nose. Very sweet start and a bit rich rather than fresh. Not awful but lacks a vital spark. [13/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2033