Château GISCOURS
3ème grand cru classé
- 2016
- Margaux
Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2024-2040
- Potential alcohol :
- 13%
From the same producer
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The large estate, 144 ha, of Château Giscours produces a Haut-Médoc of noble origin on 45 ha on the edge of the Margaux appellation. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, aged in barrels for 12 months, an excellent wine already seductive, with a generous bouquet (raspberry, blackberry, cedar) and well structured by elegant tannins. Unquestionable quality/price ratio.
Unquestionable quality/price ratio, all the more in the 2015 vintage, so successful in the southern Médoc.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2028
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Second wine of Giscours, La Sirène owes its success to an easy, greedy and round approach on the fruit, quickly accessible. Difficult to resist to its song!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2024): 94/100 “The château has evolved the style of its wines, seeking finesse and balance. The 2021 is in this vein, poised, fluid and delicate.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 93/100
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 94/100 “The 2020 Giscours has impressive fruit concentration on the nose—black cherries, cassis and touches of violet—but it is tightly coiled at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, supple weight and ample depth toward the finish, maintaining a sense of refinement. There's just a prickle of white pepper on the aftertaste. This is a gifted Margaux that will require a few years' cellaring.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Blend:
- 56 % Cabernet sauvignon, 44 % Merlot
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2021): 95/100 “The wine imposes its power initially, then finishes with velvety tannins.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2032
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2032