It is well documented that the true test of a quality Bordeaux occurs at the 10-year mark. Château Giscours, a classified Third Growth from the prestigious village of Margaux, is one of those savvy cellar buys currently proving its worth. While the estate navigated a turbulent period in decades past, the back-to-back 2015 and 2016 vintages marked a definitive turning point and a return to elite form. This 2015 bottling represents the definitive start of a massive quality trajectory for the Château, showcasing the mineral driven energy and silkiness that defines the very best of the Margaux appellation.

The critics and pros agree: this wine is purring on all cylinders. Neal Martin of Vinous Media noted its impressive stature during a blind "Ten Year" tasting in London, awarding it 95 points—a rating he maintained upon retasting it a year later. Our own SommSelect Wine Team has evaluated this wine across multiple showings, including recently at Wine Paris, and it remains one of the most impressive 2015 Top Growths available for under $100. IIt provides a pure expression of Margaux elegance without the usual 'Top Growth' premium.

When looking at the 2015 landscape, the value here is undeniable. This Third Growth stands tall against neighbors that command much higher prices, proving that elite Margaux doesn't always require a four-figure investment. While iconic estates like Château Margaux and fellow Third Growth Château Palmer are increasingly out of reach for many collectors, Giscours delivers a comparable world-class experience while remaining remarkably accessible. Cheers and collect well!

Critical Acclaim:

97 Points, Wine Enthusiast:

“This firm wine shows the tannic side of the vintage. Those tannins are dusty enriched with black-currant fruits and a dense backdrop. The wine is concentrated and elegant very ageworthy and not likely to be ready before 2025.”

96 Points, James Suckling:

“Plenty of violets and dark berries on offer here. This has a striking sense of purity as well as an energetic regal palate. The structure is impressively groomed with effortless depth and length. A standout wine.”

95 Points, Vinous Media:

“ … well-defined nose with vibrant red berry fruit, violet, iris flower and hints of camphor developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with plush tannins, yet this is finely chiseled with wonderful tension toward the persistent and precise finish. This is excellent and it aligns with the impressive showing in October 2024. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners.”