[Jean Gautreau 2011]
Château Sociando-Mallet is a wine estate located in the northern part of the Médoc (the wine is bottled under the Haut-Médoc appellation) and is generally considered to be on par with many classified estates.Although it did not appear in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, the property was ranked fifth in the unofficial 2011 version by the wine trading website Liv-Ex.It is known for producing rich, classically structured wines.The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats.The selected batch for Sociando-Mallet is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels.
"The colors are vibrant, and it has a beautiful aromatic profile. It has aromas of black fruits, toast, and licorice. The palate is very beautiful, lively, full-bodied, and elegant. The tannins are rich and well-defined. The finish is smooth with a hint of ethereal."
Grape variety:
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc
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