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Cissac 1996

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Bordeaux, France 1996

Cissac 1996 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Bordeaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £60.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Château Cissac 1996 is a distinguished Cru Bourgeois from the Haut-Médoc, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. In its youth, this wine exhibited a dense, opaque purple-crimson hue. The nose, though initially closed, revealed fragrant notes of sweet blueberry fruit, aromatic violet scents, and subtle meaty undertones. On the palate, it offered rich blackberry flavours complemented by very drying tannins and hints of vanilla. As the wine has matured, these elements have harmoniously integrated, resulting in a medium-bodied profile with refined tannins and a lingering finish. The 1996 vintage is now at its peak, showcasing the elegance and complexity characteristic of well-aged Bordeaux

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