2020 Château Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 44%

The increased proportion of Merlot this year reflects the team’s efforts to maximise the variety’s potential across different locations in the vineyard. Alexander Van Beek describes the result as “bold”; it’s also seductive. The bouquet is overt but alluring, with notes of plum and tobacco. On the palate, well-polished tannins hold the line well, giving integrity to the mid-palate. This is a very pleasing 2020, retaining a vestige of classicism while offering a modern, open face, too.

Drink 2028-2045