Chateau Sociando Mallet 1997 (1x75cl)

Chateau Sociando-Mallet sits in the Haut-Medoc on the left bank, an area that gives you Bordeaux structure without the headline village name. This 1997 has close to thirty years in bottle, which is a long time for any cork to do its job.

Bottles at this age vary, so open it with a bit of curiosity rather than a fixed expectation. Stand it up the day before, decant slowly, and pair it with something braised or roasted rather than anything too spicy.

Tasting notes

Aged left bank Bordeaux typically shows dried dark fruit, cedar, tobacco and earthy notes, with tannins that have softened over time. Serve around 16-18°C and watch for sediment.