aromas of cassis, plums and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep palate with good concentration, lively acids and plenty of powdery structuring tannin.
A powerful, sensual wine.
A true classic. Medium-bodied, with a structured profile and a long, penetrating finish. The only missing ingredient here is time.
A supple, delicious wine with good consistency.
Excellent style, full body for the category, perfect Saint-Julien worthy of its origin, to be treated like a great wine.
An expressive and well-structured wine, boasting beautiful depth and a fragrant earthy finish.
Dense nose of black fruit and red plum. Full on the palate, good acidity, ample, elegant tannins, very long finish, a light wine.
The best wines this estate has produced in the modern era. (William Kelley)
Fine notes of coffee add charm to this elegant wine with fine tannins, medium body, freshness and a lovely fruity mid-palate. Aeration adds complexity.
Elegant, crunchy black fruits on the nose and florality and ripeness on the palate. Typical classy Giscours with seductive charm and elegant tannins. decanter.com
The nose is full of aromatic finesse, with notes of black cherry and sweet spices. The palate is delicious and fine, with surprising length and an explosive finish.
Deep purple-black colored, powerful blackcurrants, raspberry leaves and baked plums scents, followed by suggestions of dried Mediterranean herbs, tobacco leaf and graphite.
Deep purple-black colored, powerful blackcurrants, raspberry leaves and baked plums scents, followed by suggestions of dried Mediterranean herbs, tobacco leaf and graphite.
This is one of the best second wines of the Médoc. Like its elder, this is a classic, elegant wine, with a clear, well-designed structure and a long, fresh final.
An elegant and deep wine that charms from its youth and promises beautiful aging.
Warm and fragrant vintage, notes of lime, hyacinth, grape. Robust wine, deep flavors, silky and noble tannins.
A well-balanced, beautifully-poised wine.
aromas of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of violets and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant with good depth at the core
This estate is now enjoying its finest run since its glory days in the 1970s, and the 2020 Giscours is excellent.
juicy, round and supple palate framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Approachable yet well structured, it concludes with a long, fresh finish.
Clean, precise bouquet, medium-bodied, with black berry notes; pairs well with mushrooms.
Beautiful intense dark color. Fruity, lively nose. The wine is fruity, tasty and scented with fine tannins. Very enjoyable.
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Beautiful red fruit freshness, great slender and racy elegance, very slender character, no alcoholic heaviness, fine length, brilliant distinction with superb aromatic precision
Château Potensac 2009, Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, balanced, black fruits, soft tannins, long finish, drinkable until 2025. Perfect with meats and cheeses.
Poujeaux 2011, Moulis Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel: dark fruits, smooth tannins, fresh and balanced.
Dark ruby-garnet, violet highlights, deep core, delicate lightening at the rim. Delicate, inviting wild berries, ripe heart cherries, subtle spicy notes, a hint of vanilla.
A superb nose of ripe black fruit. Pretty and juicy on the palate, with a wave of velvety tannins towards the finish.
Medium to full-bodied and laden with black fruits and spicy layers, it has a gorgeous velvety frame and just enough freshness, finishing long and vibrant.