COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1988
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Giscours
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Giscours, a Third Growth estate from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is situated in the renowned Margaux appellation. Its history spans centuries, with its legacy shaped by successive owners committed to its quality. The estate's terroir is characterized by Garonne gravel deposits, providing excellent drainage and ideal conditions for grape cultivation. The 1988 vintage experienced a challenging start to the growing season, but a favorable hot and dry summer allowed for a successful harvest in mid-September.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate history dates back to the 14th century.
Fact 02
Classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on ancient Garonne gravel hilltops.
Fact 04
The 1988 vintage benefited from a saving hot and dry summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Giscours employs meticulous winemaking practices, including intra-plot harvesting to ensure optimal grape selection. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled concrete or stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for approximately 17-18 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used to enhance structure and complexity. The estate notes a commitment to sustainable farming practices.
