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Giscours 2008
HED59736
75 cl
13%
£75.00
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Château Giscours 2008 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This wine showcases an interplay of ripe dark fruit and earthy nuances, reflecting the distinct terroir of the Margaux region. The tannins are noticeable, with a rounded, velvety texture that adds depth. Fresh acidity provides balance, suggesting component integration will continue to evolve with time. Château Giscours has a long heritage, established in the 16th century, and is recognised for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices, aspiring consistently to quality.
91 Robert Parker
Tasted at the Château Giscours vertical, the 2008 Château Giscours is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot picked between September 30 and October 1. The bouquet is very well defined with ebullient red berry fruit mixed with orange peel and cedar aromas. There is something that distantly echoes a Côte de Beaune! Perhaps the purity on offer here? The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, very fine tannins and ample freshness. I loved this Giscours from barrel and it is now living up to my expectations. The terroir shines through on this wine - true Margaux. This is an excellent wine from winemaker Alexandre Van Beek. Tasted June 2015. - Neal Martin
90 Vinous
The 2008 Giscours has a delightful bouquet with mainly black fruit, cedar and iris flower, quite pretty and refined, classical in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, decent freshness, good energy and just a touch of VA. It's a little edgy for Giscours, but I appreciate the salinity on the finish. Drinking now. Neal Martin2nd April 2025
90 Jancis Robinson
Dark plum/garnet, this elegant, medium to full-bodied, beguiling, seductive 2008 is a sleeper of the vintage. Round and silky-smooth with lovely black cherry and black currant fruit imbued with touches of smoke, herbs and earth, this relatively evolved effort is best consumed over the next 15-17 years.Robert Parker2nd May 2011
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