{"product_id":"chateau-giscours-grand-cru-classe-2009-750ml","title":"Château Giscours (Grand Cru Classé) 2009 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAged in high quality oak barrels, the wine acquires its complexity over a period of months, subtly combining aromas of dark fruit and spices with the tannins in the wood, to reach a sublime balance. The complex blending procedure, an important stage in the production of this great wine, requires the most advanced skills of the cellar master and their team. Ultimately, all the traditional qualities of a great Margaux are assembled: the finesse of the tannins, purity, a gentle, refined elegance, and a great length on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\nDark and structured, this is a firm wine. It has a smoky wood character, powerful tannins over intensely ripe fruit. Acidity and sweetness balance to give a dense wine, powered with richness and destined to age for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\nCellar Selection\u003cbr\u003e\n94James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\nThis powerful, yet well-structured Margaux has a lot of positive cabernet sauvignon character (cassis, ripe plum) for the appellation. Long, very clean positive finish. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\n94Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finest Giscours in my professional career (I said the same thing from barrel), this dense purple wine has a stunning nose of burning embers, charcoal, creme de cassis, new saddle leather and damp, forest floor notes. It is full-bodied, with exceptionally sweet, well-integrated tannins and a multi-dimensional, almost skyscraper-like mid-palate and finish. With its low acidity and remarkable substance and depth, this gorgeous wine should age beautifully for 20-30 years.\u003cbr\u003e\n93Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Giscours has almost exactly the same nose as the last bottles, with hints of curry leaf infusing the black fruit. It still leans a little towards Saint-Julien in style, maybe with some Brettanomyces. Quite classic in style, the palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and graphite-infused black fruit. It's taut and fresh with a persistent finish. Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e93Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is alluring, with lots of incense, warm espresso and roasted mesquite notes leading the way for a sleek core of mouthwatering black currant and blackberry fruit. The long finish lets the mesquite edge linger, with well-embedded grip. Rock-solid. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2014 through 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Giscours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68103648444640,"sku":"132560","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/chateau-giscours-chateau-giscours-grand-cru-classe_1_56738044-f750-4359-aedc-b7766201bf00.jpg?v=1792698621","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-giscours-grand-cru-classe-2009-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}