Giscours - 2002 (750ml) 2004 With a remarkably perfumed nose

With a remarkably perfumed nose of crushed rocks

gentle style that is never a blockbuster

standoffish

this stunning 2012 should drink well for 25-30+ years

Giscours - 2002 (750ml) 2004 With a remarkably perfumed noseTasted at the Chteau Giscours vertical, the 2002 Chteau Giscours is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot picked between October 1 and 15. There remains that almost Pomerol like personality on the nose, quite perfumed and floral with sage and burnt toast scents tincturing the dark berry fruit. With continued aeration, there is a just a hint of rooibos. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, quite ferrous in the mouth and lightly