{"title":"Château Cissac | Haut-Médoc","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Ch._Cissac_House.jpg?v=1745242936\" alt=\"Château Cissac Haut-Médoc Property\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Cissac is a historic property located in the northern-most Haut-Médoc appellation, the property and appellation share a similar climate to that enjoyed by the Médoc, which is maritime, with the Gironde estuary and the Bay of Biscay combining to act as a climate regulator and the coastal pine forests sheltering the vines from the westerly and north-westerly winds. The soil, less diverse than in the Médoc, is predominantly sandy, with gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1895, Jacques Mondon, a lawyer in Pauillac, acquired several vineyards in the parish of Cissac-Medoc. He combined these different vineyards under the name of Château Cissac. In 1940 Louis Vialard inherited the property from his grandparents Mondon and he set about the task of restoring the vineyards and the outbuildings as well as the family home. Louis who is largely responsible for the excellent reputation of the Chateau died in 2009. He is succeeded by his daughter Danielle and grandaughter Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-cissac-cru-bourgeois-superieur-haut-medoc","title":"Château Cissac Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Château Cissac Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2017 is a varietal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (66%), Merlot (29%) and Petit Verdot (5%) grapes. The vines average 34 years in age and are situated on a plateau located at an altitude of 27.5 metres above sea level, equivalent to the highest points of the neighbouring appellations, Saint Estèphe and Pauillac. At the winery, fermentation took place in both stainless steel and wooden vats, which brought out the best in each parcel of fruit, imparting subtle oak complexity. Exceptionally low fermentation temperatures resulted in good extraction while preserving the vibrant fruit and natural sweetness from the ripe berries. The wine was aged for 14 to 16 months in oak casks, of which 30% was new French oak. Aromas of ripe blackberries are complemented by a hint of spice from the Petit Verdot. The ripe, firm tannins are balanced by freshness on the palate, through to a long, elegant finish. [#intro]Classic \u0026amp; elegant Cru Bourgeois showing dark chocolate \u0026amp; beautifully balanced cedar notes...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cissac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55827741573501,"sku":"A17CHATEAUCISSAC-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Cissac17BT.jpg?v=1745328385"},{"product_id":"reflets-de-cissac-haut-medoc","title":"Reflets de Cissac Haut-Médoc 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristened by Hugh Johnson as \"undoubtedly the pillar of the bourgeoisie\", Château Cissac, located in the Haut-Médoc, is certainly one of Bordeaux's more traditional producers. Reflets de Cissac is the Châteaus second wine, which, whilst still a traditional ‘cigar box and cedar’ style, is less tannic and dense and consequently more approachable. Deep coloured with a nose of cooked fruits and fine oak, the palate is quite generous, with cassis and cedar notes, some dried tobacco, and fine tannins.[#intro]Less taninc \u0026amp; dense than the Grand Vin but more approachable in its youth...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cissac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57174788604285,"sku":"A18REFLETSDECISSAC-1","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RefletsBT.jpg?v=1760627022"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Cissac_Collection_Logo.jpg?v=1745243058","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/chateau-cissac-haut-medoc\/chateau-cissac.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}