The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Château Sociando Mallet Sociando Mallet 1998 75clAOC | Haut Médoc | Bordeaux | FranceSold outSize 75 clAll vintages 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1992 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2025 Critics scores 88 Robert ParkerA deep ruby/purple color combines with a sweet nose of minerals, blackberries, and cassis in this nicely-textured, medium-bodied 1998. It possesses excellent concentration, firm tannin, and admirable purity as well as balance. Like many wines from this estate, it requires patience, but will ultimately behave like a blue chip classified growth. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.87 Wine SpectatorA pretty, early drinking Sociando. Lots of violet aromas with vanilla undertones. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Slightly one-dimensional, but delicious. Drink now through 2002. 19,165 cases made. ?JS Producer Château Sociando MalletChâteau Sociando Mallet is without a doubt the most impressive estate in the Haut-Medoc region. Nestled in the village of Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, it has been producing quality Cru Bourgeois for decades. Jean Gautreau, a native of the Médoc and a former wine merchant, discovered the property by chance in 1969 when he was looking for a property for a Belgian client. It was love at first sight, and he bought the estate with its 5 hectares of vines and its dilapidated buildings. Jean Gautreau completely transformed the property, expanding the vineyard, renovating the buildings and even building a brand new winery. His efforts have resulted in an impressive estate, incorporating 85 hectares of vineyards. Sociando-Mallet today stands as a monumental blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Grand Vin, with a certain aging potential, displays a typical style of wines meant for aging, with soft and youthful tannins that make it an unforgettable red.