Haut-Médoc 2016 - La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet - Château Sociando-Mallet - 0,75L

The second wine of the renowned Château Sociando-Mallet - combining freshness, fruit, and elegance in an outstanding vintage.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Haut-Médoc
Grape Variety: Predominantly Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Certification: Sustainable viticulture
Terroir: Deep gravel soils over clay-limestone, overlooking the estuary
Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, aged 12 months in French oak barrels (partly new)
Alcohol: Approx. 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Clear garnet red with bright highlights
Nose: Expressive and appealing, with aromas of red fruits (cherry, redcurrant), blackcurrant, floral hints, and subtle oak
Palate: Supple and balanced, with round, mellow tannins. Lovely freshness, fine fruit, and an elegant mouthfeel
Finish: Persistent and fruity, with a hint of sweet spice and discreet minerality

🍴 Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled or sauced white meats
🍲 Light stews: veal blanquette, vegetable tagine
🧀 Soft cheeses: Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon, Tomme de Savoie

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 16–17°C
Decanting: Not necessary, but 30 minutes of opening is appreciated
Opening time: 30 to 45 minutes before tasting

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Ready to drink now, this 2016 Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet can be cellared until 2028, evolving with grace and finesse.

🏰 About the Domaine

Château Sociando-Mallet, located in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne just north of Pauillac, is a benchmark estate of the Haut-Médoc.
Known for producing structured, powerful wines, the château offers with La Demoiselle a more accessible expression of its style.
The 2016 vintage — both sunny and balanced — delivers here a charming, precise, and finely structured red.