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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1985 — Second wine introduced under the Lartigue-de Brochon label
- 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
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.