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Château Sociando-Mallet 2024

Bordeaux • Haut-Médoc • Red

156,24€ tax included
156,24€ tax included
26,04€ / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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Description

Located in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, in the northern part of the Haut-Médoc appellation, Château Sociando-Mallet stands out as one of the most consistent and ambitious estates on Bordeaux's Left Bank. Benefiting from an exceptional location overlooking the Gironde estuary, it produces wines renowned for their remarkable aging potential. This prestigious estate, though not among the 1855 classified growths, rivals the very best thanks to meticulous winemaking and a distinctive style that combines power, precision, and freshness. Its gravel and clay soils offer a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon , complemented by elegant Merlot .

Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Advocate 90-91/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The Château Sociando-Mallet 2024 Rouge displays a deep, garnet-hued color. The nose reveals expressive aromas of ripe black fruit, enhanced by hints of oak and a touch of graphite. On the palate, the attack is direct, the structure dense, with well-integrated tannins and a lovely freshness. The finish is persistent, marked by spicy notes and a mineral touch.

Food & wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled ribeye steak, roast game or cep mushroom gratin.
Producer

Producer

The Château Sociando-Mallet vineyard covers approximately 83 hectares of vines, situated on an exceptional terroir of deep gravel and clay. These soils, ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, allow the grapes to reach perfect ripeness while retaining a beautiful freshness. The temperate oceanic climate, influenced by the proximity of the Gironde estuary, plays a key role in the balance of the wines, promoting a slow and even ripening of the berries.

Owner and history

Since 1969, Jean Gautreau has breathed new life into Château Sociando-Mallet, elevating it to the ranks of the finest unclassified growths of the Médoc. Today, his daughter Sylvie and grandson Arthur continue his work with the same exacting standards. Their vision is based on the excellence of the terroir, respect for the vines, and precise winemaking, resulting in wines that are profound, authentic, and true to their appellation. Their long-term commitment and refusal to compromise have allowed the estate to maintain an authentic signature, recognized and appreciated by discerning wine lovers.

Vinification and aging

The wine is made using traditional methods, with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for gentle tannin extraction. Aging takes place in French oak barrels (60% new) for 12 to 15 months, giving the wine a beautiful aromatic complexity and excellent aging potential.

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The team's opinion

This 2024 Haut-Médoc embodies the elegance and depth of Château Sociando-Mallet, with an admirable structure and remarkable aging potential.

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2031 à 2043

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex
  • timber frame