In the heart of the Medoc region, adjoins the prestigious St-Estephe and Pauillac appellations, the vineyards of Chateau Cissac are mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon. Blended with Merlot and Petit Verdot, the wines of Chateau Cissac combine the strength of the Medoc and the aromatic elegance of the greatest Bordeaux. Today the vineyards are managed by Marie Vialard, a direct descendant of Jacques Mondon who bought the estate in 1895. Dark, ruby-black center with crimson- and violet-staining tears around the glass. The nose is assertive, with black currant, bay leaf, new leather, and cedar spice. Good ripeness on the palate with a firm, muscular structure and detail and definition that go way beyond this price point. Gravel and graphite, black pipe tobacco, and espresso bean all emerge on the long finish.