Chateau Giscours 2016

18 WEINWISSER: "Sattes Purpur mit violetten Reflexen. Dichtes, fruchtig-würziges Bouquet mit Holunder, Rosenholz und Earl Grey-Noten. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit viel Kraft und einer feinen Adstringenz, im langen Finale mit Schlehensaft und Wacholder. Ist heuer ein Powerpack, weniger elegant als sonst, aber mit grossen Reserven ausgestattet!" 96-98 WINE ENTHUSIAST: "96–98. Barrel Sample. This wine is massive, dense and solid. At the same time, it has style and elegance. The result is that it is ripe, yet perfumed, with ample black fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Cellar at least 12 years." 96-97 JAMES SUCKLING: "This is extremely long and linear with a powerful and refined texture of superfine tannins. Full-bodied, yet so tight and polished. The finish is very, very impressive. Snaps at the end. Better than the 2015?" 94 ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2016 Giscours is complex, aromatically intense and beguiling, with myriad layers of flavors that unfold with time in the glass. Black cherry, sage, leather, smoke and menthol add plenty of intrigue, but above all else, it is the wine´s balance and sense of harmony that make the deepest impression. Under the leadership of Alexander Van Beek and his team, Giscours has been on a roll over the last few years. The 2016 is another fine vintage." 93 THE WINEADVOCATE: "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Giscours gives up aromas of cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core and a long finish." 92-95 WINESPECTATOR: "Bay, savory and iron notes lead off in this energetic wine. Lots of juicy cherry and plum fruit forms the core. Singed alder accents line the finish. There´s lots going on here, but this pulls together nicely in the end. Well done. Score range: 92-95"