Chateau Giscours Margaux 2022 Rated 95WS #1 TOP 100 WINES OF 2025

Wine Spectator Review
Rated 95
#1 TOP 100 WINES OF 2025
Warmed cassis and plum notes form the core, while lilting lilac, violet and iris accents stream throughout. Offers a flash of black tea on the finish, along with a beguiling, cashmerelike mouthfeel. Judicious toast lets it all play out beautifully. A pitch-perfect example of the vintage profile. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040.

More Accolades

• James Suckling: 98 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 97+ points
• Wine Advocate: 96 points
• Wine Enthusiast: 96 points - Cellar Selection
• VinoUS Media: 96 points
• Decanter Magazine: 96 points

Château Giscours Margaux 2022

Silky, structured, and classically Margaux.
The 2022 Château Giscours is a powerful yet refined Left Bank wine, shaped by an exceptional warm vintage that delivered concentration, purity, and remarkable balance. This Grand Cru Classé marries dark fruit intensity with the estate's hallmark elegance, offering depth, freshness, and long-term aging potential.

Key Details

• Producer: Château Giscours
• Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Third Growth (Troisième Cru Classé)
• Varietals: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
• Style: Elegant, structured, age-worthy
• ABV: 13.5%

Tasting Notes

• Blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum
• Violet, graphite, and subtle cedar
• Dark chocolate, spice, and refined oak
• Long, polished finish with fine tannins and fresh acidity

Profile & Structure

• Classic Margaux perfume with modern depth and concentration
• Silky tannins supported by vibrant freshness
• Exceptional balance from a warm, high-quality vintage
• Built for cellaring with strong mid-term and long-term potential

Food Pairing

• Roast lamb or herb-crusted rack of lamb
• Beef tenderloin or ribeye
• Duck breast with cherry or berry reduction
• Aged Comté or firm alpine cheeses