It's color is of a deep cherry-red, with bluish-violet highlights that show its youth and its nobleness. The complex bouquet has many fruity hints: black and red fruits, ripened by the summer heat. The taste of it gives the evidence of an exceptional structure. Tannins are tight-knit, but softly blended.

"A very refined red. One of the best Giscours in years. Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and other fruits. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in finesse. Best after 2001. 20,000 cases made."

Rating: 3/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. Quite closed nose. Lush, rich Cassis-fruit flavours - youthful, succulent and fine-textured., with power and length.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 20 notes)

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Margaux: 88 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Berry Bros: Lovely mature claret from one of Margaux’s best: cedar, forest floor, crisp and delicate cassis, with good length and fine tannins.