Château Giscours stands as one of Margaux’s historic Third Growth estates, known for its expansive gravel terroir and its ability to marry aromatic finesse with structural depth. In the celebrated 2009 vintage, Giscours delivered a particularly expressive and richly textured wine — capturing the warmth of the year while retaining the appellation’s hallmark perfume and polish.
Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (classic Margaux composition).
Tasting Notes: The bouquet opens with ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum layered over violet, cedar, and subtle tobacco. On the palate, the wine is generous and velvety, offering blackberry compote, cassis, sweet spice, and hints of cocoa. The tannins are supple and well-integrated, supporting a broad mid-palate and a long, polished finish with lingering floral lift.
Structure: Full-bodied, plush, and harmoniously structured with refined tannins.
Drink Window: 2018–2040+
Decanting: If opening now, decant 1–2 hours to allow the aromatics to fully emerge and the texture to soften. Mature bottles may require only a gentle decant to remove sediment.
The 2009 Giscours is a classic expression of a solar Margaux — generous, aromatic, and beautifully proportioned. Already offering compelling drinking pleasure yet capable of further evolution, it remains a sophisticated choice for collectors and for those seeking a confident, elegant Bordeaux at table.
