{"product_id":"chateau-sociando-mallet-1994-75cl","title":"Chateau Sociando Mallet 1994 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Sociando-Mallet 1994 is a red wine from the Haut-Médoc AOC, renowned for its elegant structure, complex aromas of black fruit, and remarkable aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"origine-et-terroir\"\u003eOrigin and Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Sociando-Mallet is an estate located in the Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, on Guntzen gravel soils with an underlying clay-limestone subsoil, ideal for producing robust and elegant wines. The vineyard covers approximately 85 hectares, with vines averaging around thirty years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"assemblage\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 vintage is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. This combination gives the wine power, tannic structure, and aromatic complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"vinification-et-elevage\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo rigorous sorting. Fermentation is followed by 12 months of aging in barrels, often new, allowing for a beautiful integration of oak and the development of subtle aromas of toasted bread and sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"caracteristiques-et-degustation\"\u003eCharacteristics and Tasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: very dark to almost black, typical of this vintage \u003cbr\u003eNose: modest but complex bouquet, dominated by black fruit, sandalwood, and well-integrated oak \u003cbr\u003ePalate: balanced and full-bodied, with firm and fine tannins, remarkable richness with notes of leather, spices, and ripe fruit. The wine displays a deep sweetness and elegance \u003cbr\u003eAging potential: a wine for aging that is currently reaching its optimal maturity or has done so recently, with its peak occurring between 2004 and 2018 according to some sources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Suggestions and Food Pairings\u003cbr\u003eRecommended serving temperature: between 16 and 18°C\u003cbr\u003eDecant at least 2 to 3 hours before tasting to reveal its full aromatic potential \u003cbr\u003eIdeal with red meats (beef, lamb, duck), dishes in sauce, or aged cheeses such as Brie or Saint-Nectaire \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is offered in a classic 75cl bottle format with an alcohol content of around 12.5%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage from Château Sociando-Mallet is renowned for its consistent quality, revealing good aging potential with a notable tannic structure and beautiful aromatic complexity, making this cru a wine appreciated by lovers of Haut-Médoc Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.d. Vins","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42470294323305,"sku":"SOCIANDO|SANS|75 CL","price":3830.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/chateau-sociando-mallet.jpg?v=1754900067","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/chateau-sociando-mallet-1994-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}