95pts Vinous
Drinking Window 2030 - 2065
The 2016 Giscours is built around 81% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a wonderful bouquet with pure blackberry, crushed violet and mineral scents, with exquisite delineation and poise. The palate is framed by fine tannins and a perfect line of acidity. Slightly grainy in texture, it boasts gentle grip, yet there is real intensity and focus here. The 2016 is only just beginning to open and should be cellared for several years. - By Neal Martin on October 2024
94+pts Wine Advocate
Drink Date: 2019 - 2039
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Giscours opens with expressive cassis, blackberry and red currants on the nose with touches of cedar chest, roses and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied with a good core of muscular fruit and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long. Published: Feb 21, 2018 - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Chateau: Château Giscours 2016 has all the qualities of a great Margaux. 2016 has been a year with beautiful weather conditions for the elaboration of a Great Wine : a mild spring, ideal for the development of the vines, and a dry summer with moderate temperatures. During harvest, each fruit has been picked at its best. Château Giscours 2016 is a wine full of elegance, well balanced and presents two qualities we particularly love at Giscours : aromatic brilliance and finesse of the tannins.
Harvest dates: September 26th to October 22nd
Wine making: Optical and manual sorting, Concrete and stainless steel tanks, Maceration 35 days at 28°C
Aging in barrels: French barrels, 50% new oak, 18 months of ageing in barrels
Grape varieties: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot