Château Cissac 2019

Haut-Medoc AOC Cru Bourgeois

/ 5 ( reviews)

Scoring this lively, fine-grained claret 91 points, critic James Suckling described it as "clean, crisp and flavorful", with a "pretty nose". Maturation in part new oak barrels for 20 months lends notes of vanilla to the freshness of the fruit.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full-bodied and intense, with red fruits and savoury tobacco tones

Aroma

Ripe red fruits, freshness, toasted spices, cigar-box, damp earth

More information

Red - Medium Bodied
Cabernet Based Blend
France
Intense ruby

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2050

For five generations the Vialard family have been making outstanding, age-worthy clarets in the Haut-Médoc. Recognised for its consistent quality, Château Cissac is undoubtedly “the pillar of the bourgeoisie” (Hugh Johnson). Crafting exceptional wines, the Vialard’s also offer some of the best value in Bordeaux. Like the wines from next-door regions Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, this cuvée has intense, lively red fruits, with a structure that promises good ageing potential, all at a sensible price. Constantly outperforming its classification, this claret is complex with good depth of fruit, thanks to a top vintage. It’s a classic blend of Cabernet, Merlot and spicy Petit Verdot, infused with oak, that’ll improve with time, if you can resist!

"Pretty nose of currants, dark cherries, dried violets, cloves and pine cones. Crisp and flavorful" James Suckling
Critic, 91 points