Chateau Giscours Margaux 2008 1.5Ltr

$175.95/bottle

Quantity: 6

Add Case to Cart

$0.00

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2008 1.5Ltr Case of 6

Name: Chateau Giscours Margaux 2008 1.5Ltr
Brand: Chateau Giscours
SKU: 899498
Price: 175.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 91 (5 reviews)

1.5Ltr

Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering, the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description.

SKU 899498

$1,055.70/case

$175.95/bottle

Tariffs included

Availability: This is a Long-term Pre-arrival item and is available for online ordering only. This item will ship on a future date after a 4-8 months transfer time. For more about Pre-arrival orders, see FAQ.

Pre-arrival

Case Only

See professional reviews

A dense wine, powerful while also elegant. It shows all the best character of a grand Margaux, with fine tannins as well as dense structure. It will age well. (Cellar Selection)

More Vintages:

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 1.5Ltr
Color: Red

SKU: 899498 Categories: Left Bank Bordeaux, Pre-arrival

More about this item

Winery Chateau Giscours

Shop all from Chateau Giscours

Varietal Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

Learn more…

Region Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

Learn more…

Appellation Margaux

The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.

Ratings & Reviews

WE 94pts

Wine Enthusiast

A dense wine, powerful while also elegant. It shows all the best character of a grand Margaux, with fine tannins as well as dense structure. It will age well. (Cellar Selection)

WA 91pts

Wine Advocate

Tasted at the Château Giscours vertical, the 2008 Château Giscours is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot picked between September 30 and October 1. The bouquet is very well defined with ebullient red berry fruit mixed with orange peel and cedar aromas. There is something that distantly echoes a Côte de Beaune! Perhaps the purity on offer here? The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, very fine tannins and ample freshness. I loved this Giscours from barrel and it is now living up to my expectations. The terroir shines through on this wine - true Margaux. This is an excellent wine from winemaker Alexandre Van Beek. Tasted June 2015.

DC 91pts

Decanter

A generous, well-rounded Margaux, expansive through the mid-palate but finishing a little short. Again, this shows that 2008 is a good - but not great - vintage, and really one where the full pleasure of drinking is to be taken now and over the next decade. The tannins are beautifully soft, and the cassis and tobacco flavours are still vibrant, floating upwards without being spiky.

VM 90pts

Vinous Media

The 2008 Giscours has a delightful bouquet with mainly black fruit, cedar and iris flower, quite pretty and refined, classical in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, decent freshness, good energy and just a touch of VA. It's a little edgy for Giscours, but I appreciate the salinity on the finish. Drinking now.

WS 89pts

Wine Spectator

This has a solid core of dark plum and mulled black currant fruit, with sleek minerality and a dash of espresso on the finish. A touch firm, but has more flesh than most of its peers in this vintage. Drink now through 2015. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 22,000 cases made.

More Products From This Winery See more

12 FREE

JS 98pts

JD 97pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2022 750ml
#8 in Top 100 World Wines, 2025. Stunning aromas of blackcurrants, dark mushrooms and black cherries with forest-floor notes. Full…

$101.71/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

JS 97pts

DC 96pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2019 750ml
#37 TOP 100 WINES OF FRANCE 2022. This is youthful and ripe, with lots of blue fruit, some violets, graphite…

$74.94/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

JS 97pts

WE 96pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2016 750ml
Herbs, olives, currants, fine spices and touches of bergamot and tobacco on the nose. On the palate it’s juicy and…

$93.91/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

WE 98pts

JS 96pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2020 750ml
96–98 Barrel Sample. Perfumed, ripe and juicy, this structured wine is already impressive. Its layered texture and black plum fruits…

$69.94/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

JS 95pts

WE 95pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2010 750ml
Aromas of mint and currants with hints of fresh herbs. Then turns to plum jam. Full body, with well-integrated tannins…

$135.55/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

JS 96pts

WE 96pts

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2018 750ml
This shows more brooding violet extract and dark fruit on the nose, which delivers abundance, depth and more primary fruit…

$84.94/bottle Add to Cart

On Sale

Recent E-mail Deals

Great Wines Under $30

Bulk Price Deals

October 2026 Staff Dinner

Pour, Sip, Repeat: Building a Whiskey Flight at Home

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Bubbles Edition

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2008 1.5Ltr Case of 6

Winery Chateau Giscours

Varietal Red Bordeaux

Country France

Region Bordeaux

Appellation Margaux

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Advocate

Decanter

Vinous Media

Wine Spectator

Similar Products From The Same Region

Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2018 1.5Ltr

Chateau Palmer Margaux 2012 375ml

Chateau d’Issan Margaux 2022 1.5Ltr

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2006 1.5Ltr

Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux Margaux 2018 750ml

More Products From This Winery See more

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2022 750ml

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2019 750ml

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2016 750ml

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2020 750ml

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2010 750ml

Chateau Giscours Margaux 2018 750ml

In-store Only Items

Long-term Pre-arrival Items

Case Only Items

Rapid Ship

Similar Products From The Same Region

More Products From This Winery See more

Trending Blog Posts