Giscours Margaux 2001

95 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "It may have had a few winemaking controversies in recent years, but Giscours is now on a roll, under the ownership of Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma. How good it is, is shown in the 2001 wine, which is generous, almost opulent, rich and dense. Despite the richness, though, this is still Bordeaux: Dry tannins, tarry black-fruit flavors and firmness place the wine definitely at the table. (Jun 2005)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2001 Giscours has slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than the 2000 (5% more, to be precise). The bouquet has always had greater delineation and precision than the previous vintage, offering black cherries, Dorset plum, iris petal and hints of lavender. This is very focused and seems to have lost none of its vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshier than the 2000, lightly spiced with a dash of white pepper, and poised and persistent on the finish. This Giscours is one of the gems of the appellation and is probably à point. Drink: 2021-2045. (Sep 2021)"

93 points James Lawther, MW (Decanter): "Following the 2000, the 2001 seems finer in style with more zest and energy. The colour is deep and the bouquet complex with floral and red and dark fruit notes as well as a hint of mint. The attack on the palate is ripe then the wine sails along on freshness, length and drive. The finish is serious and firm. Altogether it's a harmonious and agreeable wine. The 'hidden-gem' pick. Drink: 2021-2032. (7/8/21)"

93 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guide to the Wines of France: "A great success for the cru: the richness and the harmony of body, the nobility of texture, and the refinement of the tannins are splendid. Drink: 2011 up to 2021. (2011)"

92 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2004 (#58),' Wine Spectator: "Incredible aromas of flowers, currants, blackberries, and minerals. Full-bodied, with a supersolid core of fruit, incredibly finely knit tannins and a finish that goes on and on. This is really superb. Much better than from barrel. Giscours is really going places. Best after 2009. (3/31/04)"

91 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "A little dumb on the nose, touch of leather, scorcher earth, wild strawberry and cranberry. Gains definition with aeration and again a gamey quality. The palate is quite tannic, crisp with blackberry, cedar, strawberry and a touch of spice on the dense, grippy finish. Very good length, a much more demonstrative Margaux. Excellent. Tasted October 2007."