Saint Émilion Grand Cru Château Guillemin La Gaffelière 1988 6 L
This is a 1988 Saint Émilion Grand Cru from Château Guillemin La Gaffelière, a red wine presented in a substantial 6-liter bottle with an alcohol content of 12.5%. Produced under the proprietorship of Paul Fompérier, the wine was bottled directly at the estate.
The estate is located in Saint Émilion, one of the most famous wine areas on the right bank of Bordeaux, situated just east of the city itself. The soils here offer great diversity, ranging from limestone plateaus and clay to sand and gravel. Saint Émilion is renowned for its historic medieval town and its distinct classification system. The 1988 vintage in this region is characterized as structured and powerful, earning a score of 91 points. As part of the broader Bordeaux region, situated along the Atlantic coast, the area has a rich history of exporting wine dating back to the Middle Ages. While the left bank of the Gironde estuary is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel soils, the right bank is the traditional domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which are used to create the elegant blended wines that define the region.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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