Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2022
The signature of the Gautreau familyDefinitely one of the major brands in Bordeaux. Since the 60’s, Jean Gautreau, one of the key figures of Bordeaux viticulture, has embodied the property. A man of multiple careers, whose success was built on a series of visions he pretended were just common sense, Jean Gautreau was the true creator of Sociando Mallet as we know it today : a profound and authentic wine, with a sense of pride. Across 50 years, he meticulously added to the initial vineyard with the very best of adjacent terroirs.
Unclassifiable and yet at the top, Sociando is unique. Its wines resemble their creator : rooted, open, proud, emotional, vibrant, touching.
Jean Gautreau passed away in 2019. Sylvie, his daughter now presides over the destiny of Sociando.
The 82-hectare vineyard is located on a beautiful terroir, made of gravel slopes and hillsides. From the top, looking out to the south, you can see some other hills of the same type: the best places in Saint-Estèphe, Le Boscq, Calon Ségur, Tronquoy, Meyney, Montrose.
The 2022 vintageA great vintage was born in 2022 at Château Sociando-Mallet, a vintage that we will certainly remember for its quality and, unfortunately, given the low quantity harvested, also for its rarity.
Tasting notesThe Cabernets were very ripe, rich and powerful, with aromas of blackberry and blueberry along with a nice spicy character (especially black pepper). These are great Cabernets, the silky tannins discovered during the grape tastings are also now in the wine!