What We Say

Following the madness of recent en primeur campaigns it’s a relief to be able to find parcels of mature Bordeaux that we can still afford to drink. 2008 is a great vintage to be buying and drinking now. Many of the wines are soft with classic Bordeaux rusticity but with ripe fruit to match. Cissac is sandwiched between St. Estephe and Pauillac and consistently produces good claret in a classic style and this ’08 has wonderful dark fruit, a healthy dollop of spice and terrific finesse. A delicious Bordeaux to be enjoyed over the next three years.

Wine info:

Vintage: 2008

Closure: Cork

Grape: 70% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot

Country: France

Region: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

ABV: 12.5%

Awards:

Recommended (three stars ***) in the DECANTER Cru Bourgeois 2008 tasting. (released in the Febäóô11 issue)-

Commended medal in the 2011 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION

BRONZE – Decanter World Wine Awards 2012