Giscours Margaux 2018 375ml

97 points James Suckling: "Black currant, dried-blueberry, oyster-shell, black-olive, black truffle, and bitter-chocolate aromas. It’s full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Savory and mineral layers interplay with the black fruit. Powerful and chewy yet very polished and beautiful.. Try from 2024. (1/22/21)"

96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Always a significant wine, this latest release with powerful while also stylish black fruits fits into a well-regarded tradition. The density and broad fruitiness of the wine make fine foils for each other. It is firmly structured and set for aging. Drink this wine from 2027. (May 2021)"

95 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot). Clear from the depth of colour and rich texture that this was a hot year, and you find a goumet expression of Giscours, with black chocolate, blueberry, damson, pomegranate, great quality, still young with muscular tannins, and needs a few more years in bottle. Loved this En Primeur and happy to check in on it now. Harvest spread over a full month, from 12 September to 12 October. Aged in 50% new oak, Valerie Lavigne and Axel Marchal consultants, Didier Foret technical director. Alcohol 13.5%. Drinking Window: 2027-2044. (7/2/24)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "Very expressive, with violet and lilac notes followed by creamed plum and mulled blackberry and black currant fruit flavors. Subtle anise, juniper and sanguine notes thread the very long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2036. (3/31/21)"

95 points (17.5/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2018 vintage is a Giscours with a dark, intense color and a ripe nose. The palate is tight but very energetic, and the wine imposes its power at first, then finishes with velvety tannins. (2022)"

95 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening at the rim. Ripe fig and plum with candied purple fruit, black cherry compote, subtle touch of fine oak, tobacco notes. Juicy, elegant, fruity, ripe sweet cherry, fine, well-integrated, supporting tannins, mineral and persistent, very good length, definite great future ageing potential. (2025-2050). (2/14/21)"

95 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Floral in nature, you find a sweetness and purity in the deep red fruits along with the violet bouquet that quickly grabs your interest. The wine is rich, sensuous, silky, sexy and lively. Concentrated with width, length and energy, the elegant, lushly textured finish feels just great on your palate. This should age for at least 3 decades, though it will start to shine in 8-10 years. The wine was produced blending 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. (Mar 2021)"