The Château Sociando-Mallet 1981 is a Haut-Médoc red wine from Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This vintage, primarily made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offers a refined aromatic complexity. Over time, it has developed delicate notes of black fruits, leather, undergrowth, and subtle spices with a hint of smokiness. Well-structured, it maintains good...

Made from old Merlot vines and selected Cabernet Franc plots, the wines have a beautiful deep dark purple color. The nose is expressive, it offers aromas of chocolate, plums and sour cherries. On the palate, the attack is round and velvety, the wine is thick, with a nice discreet woodiness and very silky tannins. The finish is elegant.

From vineyards neighboring the esteemed Château Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis 1996 is a benchmark Saint-Julien, born from an outstanding vintage known for its structure and longevity. This wine still displays a deep color and offers a complex bouquet of cedar, blackcurrant, leather, and smoky nuances. The palate is precise and elegant, with fully integrated tannins...