Château Cissac, Haut Médoc,

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Château Cissac, Haut Médoc, 2005

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Château Cissac, Haut Médoc, 2005

Cissac’s vineyards are set on good terroir in the hinterland behind Pauillac, and owner Louis Vialard built the reputation of this popular Cru Bourgeois the hard way in the sixties and seventies, travelling the globe and shaking many thousands of hands. He always found a warm welcome in the UK, where the chateau’s traditional style was particularly well received, and our company was one of his regular customers for many years. Now under the direction of Louis’s daughter, the wines continue to please a demanding, Francophile audience, and we are glad to be offering this wine once again as a primeur. (NB UK sales only.)

ABV:

12.5%

91/100

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

A good vintage at this estate, with vibrant red cherry and damson fruit, a good dollop of black pepper spice and fresh floral aromatics. It's a little austere but it's juicy and has sinewy tannins that suggest ageing ability. A success, with personality and a pretty feel. Owner Marie Vialard.

Date Reviewed:

05/2024

Drinking Window:

2025 - 2035

86-88/100

Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2023 Cissac is missing the fruit concentration that I discerned on the 2022 last year, showing moderate delineation but missing some complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a little dry and austere, with a rustic, old-school finish. Drink it over the next decade.

Date Reviewed:

04/2024

Drinking Window:

2026 - 2035

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.