COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Giscours
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Giscours Grand Cru Classé En 1855 is a distinguished red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château Giscours, the 2018 vintage is a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The estate has a rich history dating back centuries, with its modern era marked by a commitment to quality and elegance. Its location in Margaux, on gravelly soils, contributes to the wine's characteristic profile. The 2018 growing season, characterized by a hot and dry summer, led to ripe fruit and good structure, with a notable inclusion of Merlot enhancing the wine's density and roundness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards at Giscours date back to 1552.
Fact 02
The estate is renowned for its neoclassical palace and extensive park.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage saw a 30% reduction in production due to mildew.
Fact 04
This vintage features a significant Merlot component (39%).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Giscours for this vintage involves traditional fermentation with an extended maceration period of 35 days at 28°C, designed to extract color, tannins, and aromas. Gentle vinification techniques are employed to preserve the wine's structure and freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used to add complexity. The harvest for the 2018 vintage occurred from September 12 to October 12, capitalizing on favorable late-season weather conditions.
