Chateau Giscours Margaux 2019 Rated 97JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 97
This is youthful and ripe, with lots of blue fruit, some violets, graphite and an appetizing twist of pepperiness and grilled herbs. The palate is juicy, full-bodied and structured, with dusty tannins and a pretty dense center palate. This is very consistent with the 2018 quality, with even a bit more precision on freshness and tannins. It is likely that this will develop beautifully over the next 10 plus years. Drinkable now, but you can hold, too. Tasted in a vertical of 10 vintages.

Château Giscours Margaux 2019

Silky, structured, and classically Margaux.
The 2019 Château Giscours is a powerful yet refined Left Bank wine, shaped by an exceptional warm vintage that delivered concentration, purity, and remarkable balance. This Grand Cru Classé marries dark fruit intensity with the estate's hallmark elegance, offering depth, freshness, and long-term aging potential.

Key Details

• Producer: Château Giscours
• Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Third Growth (Troisième Cru Classé)
• Varietals: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
• Style: Elegant, structured, age-worthy
• ABV: ~13.5%

Tasting Notes

• Blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum
• Violet, graphite, and subtle cedar
• Dark chocolate, spice, and refined oak
• Long, polished finish with fine tannins and fresh acidity

Profile & Structure

• Classic Margaux perfume with modern depth and concentration
• Silky tannins supported by vibrant freshness
• Exceptional balance from a warm, high-quality vintage
• Built for cellaring with strong mid-term and long-term potential

Food Pairing

• Roast lamb or herb-crusted rack of lamb
• Beef tenderloin or ribeye
• Duck breast with cherry or berry reduction
• Aged Comté or firm alpine cheeses