In 2010, a vintage was born in Bordeaux that is still the stuff of legend. Thanks to a dry and cool growing season, the berries were small with thick skins, which gave the wine concentration and a powerful tannic structure. Château Giscours, part of the Troisièmes Crus in Margaux, has produced a wine that fully reveals this structure. The 2010 vintage is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot providing balance. The wine is designed for long-term aging.
Robert Parker (91)
I thought this could be even more spectacular than it is, given the way the 2010 from Giscours performed from the barrel, but it is certainly outstanding. A beautiful wine, stunningly opulent, accessible and almost atypically forward, it is plump and delicious already, and in that sense, it is almost reminiscent of the 2009. Deep ruby/plum/purple, with juicy black raspberry and black currant fruit as well as hints of cedar, licorice, forest floor and underbrush, the 2010 is medium to full-bodied, layered, round and impossible to resist already. It should drink beautifully for 20-25 years.
Winespectator (94)
Features a lightly firm, singed alder frame around a core of dark plum, cherry and cassis bush notes. Taut tar and warm paving stone notes fill in on the finish. Shows serious, well-embedded grip, and the core of fruit is spot on. This has the range, length and cut for the cellar.
Rene Gabriel (18)
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.
