Château Sociando-Mallet
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Château Sociando-Mallet, a winegrowing estate in Haut-Médoc, was acquired by Jean Gautreau in 1969 and is now managed by his daughter, Sylvie Gautreau. It is renowned for its 83-hectare gravel vineyard and its HVE certification.
Identity
Château Sociando-Mallet is located in the commune of Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne.
History and philosophy
The estate was acquired in 1969 by Jean Gautreau. He managed it until his passing in late 2019, subsequently handing the property over to his daughter, Sylvie Gautreau. The estate is currently managed by François Hugueniot. The property is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
Appellations
Château Sociando-Mallet produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at Route de Mapon, 33180 SAINT-SEURIN-DE-CADOURNE. It can be contacted on 05 56 73 38 80 or by email at contact@sociandomallet.com. The cellar shop is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Visits and tastings are available by appointment.
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The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard extends over a planted area of 83 hectares, of which 70 hectares are dedicated to red grape varieties. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are planted on gravel ridges, characteristic of the Médoc gravel terroirs.
The red grape varieties comprise 55% Merlot, 43% Cabernet-Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Key cuvées
The estate is renowned for its Grand Vin, Château Sociando-Mallet. It also crafts a special cuvée, Jean Gautreau. The wines are produced to express the character of their terroir, offering aromatic profiles and structure that reflect their origin.
Vinification and ageing
The wines are crafted under the supervision of cellar master Arnaud Durand and oenologist Thomas Duclos.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Classification
- Médoc — cru emblématique
- Owner
- Jean Gautreau
- Technical direction
- Arnaud Durand
- Surface area
- 83 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 55%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 43%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Practical information
- Address
- Route de Mapon, 33180 SAINT-SEURIN-DE-CADOURNE
- Phone
- 05 56 73 38 80
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Tout l'été du lundi au jeudi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h, et le vendredi matin de 9h à 12h sur rendez-vous.
- Visits
- Visites du domaine et dégustation sur rendez-vous.