{"product_id":"2025-chateau-giscours-margaux-3eme-grand-cru-classe","title":"2025, Château Giscours, MARGAUX, 3ème Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003e3rd growth 1855\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic Margaux vineyard of 95 hectares that’s under Dutch ownership and management. The consultant here is now Thomas Duclos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Giscours is \u003cstrong\u003eanother magnificent wine \u003c\/strong\u003efor a château that has made giant steps in the last handful of years. Plush and succulent in the glass, with silky, exceptionally polished tannins and stunning mid-palate richness, the Giscours is pure and total sensuality. Dark red-toned fruit, pomegranate, spice, new leather, incense and dried flowers all race across the palate. The purity of the flavours is just remarkable. Tasted twice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95-97+\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Galloni, Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a balanced and harmonious red with control, texture and length. It has aromas of red berries, cedar, pebbles and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. \u003cstrong\u003eVelvety and attractive\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long, flavourful, precise finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97-98\u003c\/strong\u003e James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent depth on the aromatics here, plenty of energy, plum and cassis bud, savoury with edge, great depths to the fruit, cocoa bean and incense adds a gourmet smile and a slow build, with oak adding structure and weight. \u003cstrong\u003eSuch good work\u003c\/strong\u003e being done at Giscours over the last few years, with director Alexander van Beek on a roll. There is undoubtedly a sense of renewal at this estate right now, and \u003cstrong\u003ethis is one to watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tasted twice. 2034-2044.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57787170947232,"sku":"BX25-GIS","price":103.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-left-bank-chateau-giscours-margaux-grand-cru_6b83590c-3ab8-4f75-9693-40738787fd75.jpg?v=1780612667","url":"https:\/\/www.pmfw.co.nz\/products\/2025-chateau-giscours-margaux-3eme-grand-cru-classe","provider":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}