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
Decanter: 93 points: “Spicy and linear nose, showing a great breed. Excellent concentration of fruit on the palate. Classic cassis, graphite and mint notes. Precise tannins and vertical acidity. Very elegant and focused. Outstanding ageing potential here. 5% of Malbec complete the blend”. Markus Del Monego MW & World Best Sommelier: 92+ points: “Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Elegant nose with precision and freshness, elegant fruit. On the palate well structured with ripe fruit, quoting the nose, elegant character, persistent finish with fragrant character, excellent length. Blackcurrants, blackberries, wild strawberries, subtle oak. A very fine wine.” Wine Advocate: 90-92 points: “A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec, the 2025 Cissac reveals a slightly introverted yet elegant bouquet marked by lead pencil and dark fruit . Medium to full-bodied, dense, tense and linear, it shows a distinctly Médocain profile with a firm , well-structured tannic frame and good length. This is a wine for the cellar” Falstaff: 91 points: “Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Fresh cherries, some cassis, underlaid with a red berry touch. Juicy, lively, red berry, fresh acidity, lemony touch, mineral, a stimulating companion at the table.”
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