1979 Giscours
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I hadn't drunk the 1979 Giscours for almost a decade, but the wine has hardly changed in the interim, exhibiting aromas of cassis, sweet berries, cedar box, black truffle and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy palate with a sweet core of fruit that's true to the hearty, characterful style of Giscours in this era. While there is no reason to tempt providence, it continues to offer delicious drinking.
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Robert Parker
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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This wine has consistently given me considerable pleasure, yet the wine still has a surprising vitality and youthfulness. The color remains a deep, dark ruby with some lightening at the edge. The nose offers up floral scents intermixed with aromas of licorice, truffles, cedar, and peppery black fruits. This medium-bodied wine possesses excellent, nearly outstanding concentration. It has come a long way in resolving some of its tannic bite. Although it will never be exceptional, this has been a consistently excellent wine that is still improving. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted 10/97. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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.