Chateau Sociando-Mallet - Haute Medoc 2022

Name: Chateau Sociando-Mallet - Haute Medoc
Brand: Haute Medoc
SKU: Sagna-z58/22C
Price: 61.27 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Format: 75 cl

-18%

61,27 €

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Technical information

Producer	Haute Medoc
Name	Haut-Médoc
Variety	55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, toasted wood notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, wood aging
Region	Bordeaux
Production area	Haut-Médoc
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	French oak barrels
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	5-15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Chateau Sociando-Mallet is a robust and structured red wine from the prestigious appellation of Haute Medoc in the Bordeaux region, France. This vineyard is renowned for its ability to produce wines that magnificently express the typicity of the local terroir. The cuvée of Chateau Sociando-Mallet is predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc, which together create a harmonious and complex blend.

The wine presents a dark, intense, and penetrating red color. On the nose, it offers a rich bouquet of ripe black fruit aromas, such as blackberries and plums, integrated with notes of tobacco, cedar, and a subtle mineral vein. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet balanced, with well-structured tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Hints of dark chocolate and sweet spices complete the flavor profile, leading to a long and persistent finish.

Chateau Sociando-Mallet is an ideal wine to serve with robust red meat dishes, such as grilled steak or roast beef, and it pairs beautifully with aged cheeses. It is recommended to decant the wine at least an hour before serving to allow the aromas and flavors to fully express themselves.

The winery

Haut-Médoc – Winery in Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)

Discover the story and wines of Haut-Médoc.

AOC appellation on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, in the Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) area. Known for structured red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a strong sense of terroir and good approachability.

Region: Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)

Country: Francia

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère

Historic appellation on the left bank of the Gironde. Structured red wines suitable for aging Varied soils that favor different styles Includes areas near renowned appellations. Strong commitment to promoting the local area and biodiversity.

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Winery history

The Haut-Médoc has a centuries-old winemaking history and was formally recognized as an appellation by the INAO by decree on 14 November 1936. Over the centuries the landscape and the terroirs have been shaped by human activity, including land-reclamation works in past centuries, and by the rise of the great châteaux, which have contributed to the Médoc's reputation.

Production philosophy

Production in the Haut-Médoc is founded on a balance between terroir expression and the art of blending: winemakers aim for structured, age-worthy red wines while maintaining a broad, accessible range. There is an emphasis on biodiversity and land stewardship, and a strong tradition of blending Cabernet and Merlot with other grape varieties to add complexity.

Terroir and vineyards

Located on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, just north of the city of Bordeaux, the Haut-Médoc vineyard stretches for tens of kilometres and includes numerous communes, including areas adjacent to renowned appellations such as Margaux, Pauillac and Saint-Julien. Soils range from gravel to sand and clay; the climate is influenced by the estuary and the ocean, which moderate temperature extremes.