Château Giscours 2020

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D’entrée Giscours annonce de la grandeur ; il y parvient grâce à sa fraîcheur, sa subtilité et sa définition. Invitantes nuances fruitées, florales et minérales au travers d’iris, de menthe poivrée et de baies noires. En bouche Giscours surprend par sa densité et sa fraîcheur. Il a de la race, de la vitalité et des tannins puissants qui se révèlent avec précision. Un vin qui sait cumuler fraîcheur, maturité, puissance et subtilité. Giscours 2020 est une très grande réussite 2026-2050 96-98/100

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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. 96-97/100

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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. Drinking Window 2028 – 2044. - Jane Anson.

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A new era of Giscours in the glass. Intense purple colour with violet hue and black core. Excellent nose with distinct fresh fruit, blackcurrants, ripe elderberries, blackberries, hints of oriental spices in the background. Well balanced with elegant oak and discreet toasting aroma. On the palate extremely juicy and refined with velvety and precise tannins, wonderful freshness, fresh dark berries and fine hints of dark chocolate and oriental spices. A wine with exciting tension, elegance and persistence in treat precision.

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A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, the 2020 Giscours reveals a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of crushed redcurrants, plum preserves and Morello cherries, leading to hints of lavender, wild sage, damp soil and black truffles with a touch of licorice. The medium-bodied palate bursts with vibrant red and black fruits and lots of savory accents, supported by soft, very well managed tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. 92-94+/100. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown.

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Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr et subtil. Parfumé. Caressant à l’attaque, subtil en milieu de bouche, très aromatique, le vin glisse jusqu’en finale où il s’achève sur des tannins présents, mais enveloppés. Longueur normale.