Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 1995

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sociando Mallet
Label Name:
 
Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5% (approx.)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
trade notes reference a special 1995 'Cuvée Jean Gautreau' barrel selection aged in a high proportion of new French oak. 5% and describe classic, old‑school Médoc character

Tasting Note
Classic left-bank profile: blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, pencil lead and dried herbs with firm, old-school tannins and a slightly austere, savory finish. Mature tertiary notes of leather and forest floor on extended air.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, soy‑braised beef or mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection; traditional fermentation in stainless/concrete vats with maceration; aged in French oak barrels (historically ~12 months; 1995 special cuvée often in high % new oak).

Vineyard Info
Château Sociando‑Mallet (Saint‑Seurin‑de‑Cadourne) — family‑owned since 1969 under Jean Gautreau; well‑regarded Haut‑Médoc estate on gravelly Baleyron terroir producing a grand vin and second wine.