2020 Chateau Giscours 3000ml

97 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

96–98. Barrel Sample. Perfumed, ripe and juicy, this structured wine is already impressive. Its layered texture and black plum fruits have serious potential, packed with fruit and tannins with a generous aftertaste.

96 POINTS

James Suckling

Fascinating aromas of blueberries, crushed stone, and blackcurrants. Very aromatic. Full-bodied with juicy tannins that are creamy and intense. Slightly bitter, burnt citrus character. This is very muscular with velvety tannins. Needs time to soften. Try after 2025 but will age a long time.

96 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of crushed berries, dried flowers and spices with undertones of ink and iron. Full-bodied with wonderful, fine tannins that are totally embedded in the structure. Endless length and such refinement. Rather ethereal. Another winner from Giscours. Points: 96-97

95 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

This is an excellent Giscours, extremely precise, well drawn and seductive. There is both concentration and spice, and a vivid sappy feel to the raspberry and bilberry fruits, all drawn out through the palate as the slate texture kicks in. Plenty of things to keep track on here, not least that this is now the only estate in Margaux owned by the Albada family, as they have sold du Tertre. The focus is now entirely on Giscours, and I would expect to see a concerted effort to raise the visibility of the property. Changes include Thomas Duclos as consultant since 2019, and vineyard choices such as intra-plot harvesting, meaning going in waves through the plots picking individual vines when they are at full ripeness. Plus, Jerome Poisson is the new technical director (a French Canadian, who worked in Napa, Italy, Chile, Cognac and Alsace), replacing Lorenzo Pasquini. 50% new oak for ageing. A yield of 35hl/ha.

94 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, bright rim. Attractive dark cherries and wild red berries under which lie notes of nougat and a tobacco savouriness. Juicy, fresh and elegant, a touch of plum and fig, ripe tannins, pleasant nougat echo, mineral finish; very good future potential.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, deep core, discreet rim brightening. Dark berries, some noble wood, ripe plums, nougat, a touch of cloves. Juicy, ripe cherries, some dry tannins, chocolaty and developed on the finish, a touch brittle on the finish, still needs time, will certainly add to it. (2025-2040).