2005 Chateau Sociando Mallet

品飲印象：酒色深沉，前欄濃郁的黑果與藍莓香氣立刻吸引人，伴隨黏土與礦石感，還有煙草、香草與黑巧克力的細節。入口中等偏厚的酒體，果味集中但紮實，單寧結構明顯卻帶有意外的甜感，質地細緻，餘韻悠長。
酒莊與田地：瑪利城堡長期由細心團隊管理，葡萄園位在優良的Haut‑Médoc產區，砂礫與石質土壤帶來明顯礦質感與良好排水，靠近海風影響使得酸度保留得宜。採收以人工分箱進行，重視果實完整度。
釀造工藝：全莊採用傳統釀造，僅以本地天然酵母發酵，在恆溫的不鏽鋼與混凝土槽中細心操控，透過定期淋皮（pump‑over）提取色澤與香氣。陳年在法國橡木桶中進行近二年，釀酒師在前期頻繁補桶以保護酒的細緻度與陳年潛力。
口感建議：建議醒酒一小時以上讓香氣與單寧柔和，搭配烤牛排、鹿肉或成熟硬質乳酪最為對味。這支酒既能立即享受其濃郁果感與紮實結構，也適合再陳年數年提升細緻度。

Tasting note: Deep, dark colour with an intense bouquet of black and blue fruits — crème de cassis, blackberry and blueberry — underscored by slatey minerality, tobacco and a touch of vanilla and dark chocolate. On the palate it is medium–full-bodied with concentrated fruit, polished yet chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish.
Producer notes: Château Sociando‑Mallet is known for producing structured, ageworthy wines that open slowly. This 2005 displays the estate’s signature concentration and minerality, combining a robust frame with surprisingly sweet, well-integrated tannins and excellent length.
Winemaking & ageing: Hand-harvested fruit arrives in small crates. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in temperature‑controlled stainless steel and concrete vats with regular pump‑overs to extract colour and aroma. A careful ageing regime in oak follows (around 18 months for the estate bottling), with close topping‑up to ensure gentle maturation and long-term cellaring potential.
Vineyard & cellar: Under long stewardship and meticulous viticulture, the estate benefits from prime Haut‑Médoc terroir — gravelly soils with stony, mineral elements and a cool maritime influence. The cellar team emphasizes gentle handling and traditional vinification to preserve purity and structure. Ready to drink now with decanting, and will continue to develop for decades.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, cassis, blueberry, blackberry, slate, wet earth, minerality, tobacco, herbal notes, vanilla, dark chocolate, firm chewy tannins, polished texture, long finish, concentrated
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak on the bone, Beef and venison, Grilled sirloin, Aged cheddar and hard cheeses, Roasted game with herbs
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 55%, Merlot : 40%, Cabernet Franc : 5%,

Winery

瑪利城堡（Château Sociando‑Mallet）

Chateau Sociando-Mallet