Flowers garnished with truffles, tobacco, spicy cassis and dark red fruits pop on the nose. In the mouth, this is all silk and purity with freshness and length. This wine was produced from a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot . This is the highest percentage of Cabernet used in the blend in the history of the estate. The wine reached 13.5% alcohol.
This is extremely long and linear with a powerful and refined texture of superfine tannins. Full-bodied, yet so tight and polished. The finish is very, very impressive. Snaps at the end. Better than the 2015?
96-97 pts - James Suckling, April 2017
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Giscours gives up aromas of cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core and a long finish.
93 pts - Lisa Perrotti- Brown, Dec 2018, drin 2019-2035
Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | Margaux |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Vintage | 2016 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 96 |