I have always had a fondness for Giscours ever since tasting the sensational 1978 when I first started out in the wine trade. This was in an era of realtively poor vintages and this wine stood out as a real beauty. 60% Cabernet 32% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc 3% Petit Verdot. I like it because this vintage because it harks back to a more traditional style of bordeaux, it’s not too dense and alcoholic.The Wine Advocate gave this 90 out of 100Tasted at the Château Giscours vertical, the 2006 Château Giscours is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot picked between September 21 and October 9. It has been several years since I last tasted this vintage and the aromatics have evolved well, now offering quite plush redcurrant, strawberry and ferrous scents that are nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, savory in the mouth with dried blood, rosemary and sage notes towards the finish. I like the depth here, the cohesion and length. It might not be the most flamboyant recent Giscours, however in the context of the vintage, this is certainly a commendable wine that is beginning to deliver on its promise. Tasted June 2015.Drink 2015 - 2032
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