Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, ripe plum, light cedar, fresh herbs

Palate: supple berry fruit, accessible tannins, clean Médoc structure, fresh finish

The Merlot-dominant second wine of Sociando-Mallet, offering earlier approachability with a more typically Médoc fruit profile than the austere and structured grand vin.

What it pairs with

  • Steak and French fries
    The wine's approachable dark fruit and medium grip are a classic match for a simple steak dinner.
  • Duck breast with cherry reduction
    Merlot richness and red fruit complement duck's natural affinity for berry flavors.
  • Grilled lamb chops
    The wine's supple tannins and cassis notes suit the mineral sweetness of grilled lamb.

How to serve La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steak and French fries, Duck breast with cherry reduction, Grilled lamb chops. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet is the second wine of Château Sociando-Mallet, introduced around 1985 (formerly known as Lartigue-de Brochon). With a higher Merlot content than the grand vin, it is more accessible in youth and a fraction of the price.

  1. 1985: Second wine introduced under the Lartigue-de Brochon label
  2. 1995: Renamed La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet

Facts

Producer
Château Sociando-Mallet · visiting guide
Grapes
Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Classification
Haut-Médoc AOC
Oak
25% new French oak barrels and concrete vats, 10-12 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
€15-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet

What does La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet taste like?

On the nose, blackcurrant, ripe plum, light cedar, fresh herbs. On the palate, supple berry fruit, accessible tannins, clean Médoc structure, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The Merlot-dominant second wine of Sociando-Mallet, offering earlier approachability with a more typically Médoc fruit profile than the austere and structured grand vin.

When should I drink La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet?

Steak and French fries is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with cherry reduction and Grilled lamb chops. The wine's approachable dark fruit and medium grip are a classic match for a simple steak dinner.

What grapes are in La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet?

The blend is Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (5%). The wine is classified as Haut-Médoc AOC.

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