Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 14 Feb 24
Creamy texture from the first moment, this is attractive, with the spicy cinammon and turmeric of a hot year, and plenty of blackberry fruit with eucaplyptus freshness. Softening on the finish, heading towards truffle, fading out on the finish. Enjoyable, but I would drink within the next 10 years. 50% new oak for ageing, Didier Forêt technical director and Jacques Boissenot consultant. Harvest September 11 to September 30.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2036
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Vinous Neal Martin - 02 Apr 25
The 2003 Giscours has a slightly Mediterranean bouquet, almost Tuscan, with notes of licorice and mint-infused black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins and low acidity, quite muscular for a Margaux and missing some brightness on the finish. Like many Bordeaux this vintage, it feels a bit "flightless."
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2030
Margaux Fine Wines

Margaux

Margaux, in Bordeaux, France, is renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant red wines. Margaux wines are characterised by floral notes of violet and rose, red and black fruits like cherry and blackcurrant, refined tannins, a silky texture, and a complex, long finish. The region's gravelly soil enhances grape concentration. Top producers include Château Margaux, known for its finesse and ageing potential; Château Palmer, recognized for its rich, aromatic wines; and Château Rauzan-Ségla, celebrated for its elegant precision.