Château Cissac - Haut Médoc

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Château Cissac - Haut Médoc - 2018 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Château Cissac - Haut Médoc

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Type
Red
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Technical
ABV
13.5%
Serving
16° - 18° C
Drinking
2013 - 2023
Food Pairings
LambBeefVenisonGame BirdsDuckCharcuterie and Cured Meats
Key Characteristics
["Spicy""Earthy""Cedar""Rounded""Medium(+) alcohol""Medium-bodied"]

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Chateau Cissac

Chateau Cissac

Château Cissac is a renowned wine producer located in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when...

Château Cissac is a renowned wine producer located in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was owned by the noble family of de Lamoignon. In the 18th century, the property was acquired by the Cissac family, who gave the estate its current name.

The vineyards of Château Cissac cover an area of 55 hectares and are planted with a blend of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The estate produces a range of red wines, with the flagship wine being the Château Cissac Haut-Médoc. This wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes and is aged in oak barrels for 12 to 18 months.

The style of production at Château Cissac is traditional, with a focus on producing high-quality wines that reflect the terroir of the Haut-Médoc region. The vineyards are managed using sustainable farming practices, with a focus on preserving the natural balance of the ecosystem. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted to ensure only the best quality fruit is used in the winemaking process.

Château Cissac wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and balance. The wines have a deep ruby color and aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cedar. On the palate, the wines are full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, smooth finish. These wines are perfect for pairing with red meat dishes, game, and strong cheeses.

Overall, Château Cissac is a producer of exceptional wines that are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world. The estate's commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and sustainable farming practices has helped to establish it as one of the leading wine producers in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90...
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these are the wines from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former is focused (at the top level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter pair on on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines based on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites to challenge the best from the Burgundy region (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.
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Haut-Médoc

Haut-Médoc

Haut-Médoc is a wine appellation located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France, encompassing vineyards that stretch along the Gironde estuary north of the city of Bordeaux. The...

Haut-Médoc is a wine appellation located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France, encompassing vineyards that stretch along the Gironde estuary north of the city of Bordeaux. The appellation was established in 1936 and covers approximately 4,700 hectares of vineyard land. It serves as both a specific appellation and an umbrella designation for wines produced in the Médoc peninsula that fall outside the boundaries of the more specific communal appellations like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe.

The terroir of Haut-Médoc is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with clay and limestone subsoils, deposited by the Gironde River over millennia. The maritime climate, moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and the estuary, provides relatively mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall. Red wine production dominates, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot forming the backbone of most blends, typically complemented by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The appellation regulations require a minimum of 18 months aging before release, and many châteaux employ traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques including barrel aging.

Haut-Médoc wines generally exhibit the structured, age-worthy characteristics typical of Left Bank Bordeaux, though they often offer more approachable tannins than wines from the more prestigious neighboring communes. The wines typically show dark fruit flavors with earthy undertones, supported by firm tannins and good acidity. Many estates produce wines that represent excellent value within the Bordeaux hierarchy, offering classic Left Bank style and aging potential at more accessible price points than the famous classified growths of adjacent appellations.

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