La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet

In the glass

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.

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

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

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