Château Cissac belongs to the Vialard family, and its reputation was built on the tireless work of Louis Vialard, who established the wine’s fame through the 1970s and 1980s. Situated in the northern-most Haut-Médoc appellation, this historic château dates from 1769. The soil in the vineyards is less diverse than in the Médoc, predominantly sandy, with gravel
WIne Enthusiast 92–94. "This impressive, ripe wine is full of tannins and generous black fruits. Its structure and concentration both promise a long term future, with the weight coming from full bodied fruitiness. It will be ready to drink after 2025."