Château Giscours, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2014

The 2014 Giscours distils the virtue of the vintage into a wine of honest density and composed structure. The Cabernet Sauvignon backbone is clearly evident, lending the concentration and precision that define the finest Margaux in structured years; the Petit Verdot adds its characteristic note of firmness and depth. On the palate, the wine is deep and tightly framed, with silky tannins and well-balanced acidity carrying good fruit through a clean, sustained finish. A wine of real character from a vintage that rewarded focus over excess.