General Description

Château Giscours 2022 is a red wine from the Margaux appellation, classified 3ᵉ Grand Cru in 1855. It is distinguished by its elegance, finesse and great ageing potential.

Blend

This vintage is composed of:

    - 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

The harvest took place between 1 and 29 September 2022. Vinification was meticulous, with manual and optical sorting, and maceration for 35 days at 28°C. The wine was aged for 17 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new.

Tasting notes: 

The nose is refined, with aromas of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry), violet, peony, with hints of raspberry, star anise, bergamot and a mineral touch.

On the palate, the wine is silky and well-structured, with fine tannins and a lovely freshness. There are flavours of plum and bright red fruit, with a slightly toasty, mineral finish.

Critics' scores

• James Suckling: 97-98 / 100
• Wine Advocate (Parker): 94-96+ / 100
• Decanter: 96 / 100
• Vinous (Neal Martin): 95-97 / 100
• Jeb Dunnuck: 94-96 / 100
• Yves Beck: 96-98 / 100
• Revue du Vin de France: 95-96 / 100
• Vertdevin: 96 / 100

Food and wine pairings

This wine goes perfectly with game, red meat in sauce or grilled, and mature cheeses.