2015 Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Sociando-Mallet (Haut-Médoc)
Medium-bodied, firm, bright, crisp, earthy and spicy, the bright red berries are accompanied by cedar, tobacco, herbs, espresso bean and earth with a touch of austerity in the finish. The wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 4,741 Views Tasted Jul 19, 2021Firm, taught, bright and crisp, the crunchy cranberry and cassis show a tartness that is going to please those that also appreciate the herbal character found in this wine. 86 - 88 Pts 10,921 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau Sociando Mallet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Sociando Mallet needs time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-3 hours. This helps the wine soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Sociando Mallet is usually better with at least 8-10 years or more of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character.
Chateau Sociando Mallet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-25 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Sociando Mallet with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Sociando Mallet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Sociando Mallet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Sociando Mallet is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Chateau Sociando Mallet is one of the most popular Cru Bourgeois Classified Bordeaux wines. Until recently, Sociando Mallet had a reputation for selling their wine at low prices.
Due to high demand, that is no longer the case. The wine of Sociando Mallet has a distinctive rustic, brawny, classic, and sometimes herbaceous style that appeals to some tasters more than others.