Chateau Sociando Mallet, 2004 Red Wine

Medoc Cru Grand Bourgeois
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Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

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Description

The Sociando-Mallet 2004 is a classic Bordeaux wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation, known for its consistent quality and age-worthy nature. While the 2004 vintage is not considered among the greats in Bordeaux, it produced balanced and elegant wines, particularly for estates like Sociando-Mallet that focus on meticulous vineyard and winemaking practices.

Wine Overview
Sociando-Mallet's wines are often described as overperforming for their Cru Bourgeois classification, offering the quality and complexity of higher-ranked wines. The 2004 vintage is composed of the estate's traditional blend:

Cabernet Sauvignon: Provides structure, tannins, and dark fruit flavors.
Merlot: Adds softness and round red fruit characteristics.
Cabernet Franc: Enhances aromatic complexity and adds subtle spiciness.
Vintage Characteristics
The 2004 growing season was marked by a relatively cool and wet summer. However, September and October brought dry and sunny weather, allowing for a late harvest and good ripening of the grapes. The vintage is characterized by wines with freshness, moderate alcohol, and classic Bordeaux elegance.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby with slight garnet highlights, showing some evolution.
Aroma: A refined nose of blackcurrants, plums, cedar, and earthy undertones. Secondary notes of leather, tobacco, and graphite are beginning to emerge with maturity.
Palate: Medium-bodied with firm but integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. The flavor profile includes blackberries, red cherries, and cassis, accompanied by hints of pencil shavings, spice, and a touch of minerality. The oak influence is subtle and well-balanced.
Finish: Medium to long, with lingering notes of fruit, earth, and a hint of savory herbs.
Drinking Window
As of 2025, the Sociando-Mallet 2004 is in a prime drinking window, offering a balance of developed tertiary characteristics and remaining fruit. While it may continue to evolve for a few more years, it is best enjoyed now for its harmonious complexity.

Food Pairing
This vintage pairs beautifully with:

Roast lamb or beef dishes.
Game meats like duck or venison.
Rich casseroles or stews, such as beef bourguignon.
Hard cheeses, including aged Comté, Parmesan, or Manchego.
Serving Recommendations
Decanting: Decant for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the wine open up and reveal its mature aromas.
Serving Temperature: Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to fully enjoy its nuanced flavors and balance.
Conclusion
The Sociando-Mallet 2004 is a well-made wine that demonstrates the estate’s ability to craft balanced and elegant expressions, even in more moderate vintages. It offers classic Bordeaux character with a mix of fruit, earth, and spice, making it a wonderful choice for those who appreciate mature wines.

Condition

excellent

Reviews

** 91pts + - Robert Parker ***

As one might expect from this exceptional estate that makes 30 plus-year wines, the 2005 is backward and firm with an inky/purple color, and a classic nose of graphite, crushed rocks, creme de cassis, smoke, and pain grille. With good acidity and ripeness, undeniable minerality, medium to full body, and high tannin, this infant will require considerable cellaring. It should age effortlessly for three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035+.

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