The 2009 Giscours Bordeaux Blend is a red wine produced by Giscours in the Margaux region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a mix of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot, with an alcohol content of 13.0%. It was harvested between September 22 and October 13.
The wine has received several excellent reviews, indicating its high quality and aging potential. Wine Enthusiast awarded it an impressive 95 points, describing it as "dark and structured," with "a smoky wood character" and "powerful tannins over intensely ripe fruit." The review emphasizes its balance of acidity and sweetness, projecting that it will age well for many years.
James Suckling also rated the wine highly, giving it 94 points. He praised its "powerful, yet well-structured" nature, highlighting the Cabernet Sauvignon character with notes of "cassis" and "ripe plum." He commended its "long, very clean positive finish," suggesting it can be enjoyed now or held for further aging.
Decanter echoed these sentiments with another 94-point review, noting its "silky and rich" profile. The wine showcases "black cherry with gourmet touches" and an "exotic edge," complemented by Médoc tannins and a "highly enjoyable mouthwatering finish." Decanter advises decanting the wine if consumed within the next five years.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine 93 points, describing it as "well proportioned" with a "masculine" finish. Neal Martin noted its "sumptuous bouquet" with aromas of "blackberry, saddle leather, and forest floor," and a palate featuring "fine, lightly grained tannin" and "black pepper."
Wine Spectator also awarded 93 points, highlighting its "alluring" nature with "lots of incense, warm espresso, and roasted mesquite notes." The review praises the "mouthwatering black currant and blackberry fruit" and the "well-embedded grip" on the long finish.
Alex Lallos from JJ Buckley also rated it 93 points, describing it as "chocolaty and decidedly modern," with a nose of "supple black fruits" and "dusty cocoa." The palate is "dry with oak complementing an array of dark red fruits," and a long finish with "well integrated tannins."
Overall, the 2009 Giscours Bordeaux Blend is a highly regarded wine, noted for its structure, rich fruit profile, and aging potential. It is recommended to drink between 2014 and 2040, with some reviewers suggesting decanting for optimal enjoyment in the near term.