Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end.

Subtle aromas of ripe fruit with plums and hints of clove and stone. Complex. Medium to full body with a fine line of tannins running through the mid-palate. Fresh and creamy texture. A blend of 71% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot and 5% petit verdot. Drink after 2021.

Sweet blackberry and loganberry fruit, a litlte soft through the mid palate, this lacks conentration on the finish if you are comparing it to the previous vintage, and yet it is sappy, cheerful and enjoyable, with sage and rosemary spice, a ton of lift and mouthwatering finish. Carefully constructed, leans into the vintage, not sacrificing its Margaux typicity. 41hl/h yield after frost in some parts of the vineyard. Axel Marchal and Valerie Lavigne consultants, 50% new oak. Harvest September 15 to October 5.

Beautiful, elegant, fresh, refined and silky, this medium-bodied effort shows off its floral character, energetic, ripe, red fruit character with ease. This will age quite nicely. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2017+Giscours

A savory edge leads the way here, featuring a mix of red and black cherry fruit infused with black tea and juniper notes. The silky finish lets everything linger easily in unison. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2030. — JM