2021 Le Haut-Medoc de Giscours
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Fresh tobacco and herbs with cedar and dry earth open to bright fruit with orange peel. Medium to full body, firm tannins and burnt-orange aftertaste. 61% cabernet sauvignon and 39% merlot. Drink now.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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Readers looking for a great Bordeaux with classic character and charm that won't break the bank will love the 2021 Le Haut-Médoc De Giscours from Château Giscours. Darker red and black currants, leafy herbs, leather, and cedar pencil notes define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a balanced, elegant mouthfeel and a great finish. I like it today yet see no reason it shouldn't have 10-12 years of prime drinking.
The 2021 Haut-Médoc de Giscours has a slightly rustic bouquet of black fruit laced with damp moss/undergrowth scents, a touch of brine emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, a little more weight on the mid-palate compared to the La Sirène de Giscours and a simple, peppery finish.
The 2021 Haut-Médoc de Giscours turned out well. It is a bit more savory and slender than I recall, but all the elements are nicely balanced. Rose petal, dried herbs, mint, orange peel and sage lend notable aromatic nuance throughout. Cabernet Sauvignon inflections are especially prominent at this stage.
About the producer
Ch. Giscours is a Third Growth estate situated in the Médoc appellation of Margaux. With a long and somewhat chequered history, the estate has seen an impressive rise in quality since the early 2000s and is only getting better.