Le Point 15,5 / 20 par Jacques Dupont le 20/06/2018 Fruits rouges, beaucoup d’épices, serré, milieu de bouche énergique, tanins denses, sanguin, juteux, bien sapide, finale fraîche.
Vinous 88-90 / 100 par Antonio Galloni le 15/05/2018 The 2017 La Sirène de Giscours is bold, powerful and at times a bit rustic, but also pleasing in its own terms. Firm tannins add to an impression of burliness and virility that is unusual for this wine. A number of core parcels that typically go into the Sirène were damaged by frost, which means the 2017 emerges from slightly higher quality parcels than is the norm. The 20% Cabernet Franc is also on the higher end and adds a distinctly spicy note as well as a good bit of structure.
The Wine Cellar Insider 87-89 / 100 par Jeff Leve le 11/05/2018 Focusing on its freshness, silky tannins, medium body and forward attitude, you can enjoy the sweet cherries and floral nuances on release, while waiting for its big sister to mature.
Vinous 87-89 / 100 par Neal Martin le 01/05/2018 The 2017 La Sirene de Giscours, matured in 25% new oak for slightly less duration than usual, has a clean and pure bouquet with blackberry, tobacco and a touch of spice. The bouquet is quite “gentle” and unfolds gradually in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, very well balanced with moderate depth and shows impressive harmony from start to finish. There is nothing spectacular here, rather just a delicious deuxième vin that is going to (hopefully) represent great value.
Wine Advocate 89-91 / 100 par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 27/04/2018 The 2017 La Sirene de Giscours is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Medium garnet-purple in color, it has very pretty kirsch and rose hip tea notes with a core of red plums and hints of cloves and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied, chewy and fresh with a good core of fragrant fruit and an earthy finish.
Jamessuckling.com 91-92 / 100 par James Suckling le 06/04/2018 Pretty second wine already with currant and blueberry character. Medium body and firm and silky tannins. Linear and fine.