Chateau Sociando Mallet 2003, Haut-Medoc, France Flank A major sleeper of the

A major sleeper of the vintage

A dry white wine

this ribeye is highly sought after for its balance of fat and lean

smoked meats and rich spices that are framed by a nicely integrated application of new oak and strongly recall the wines of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Chateau Sociando Mallet 2003, Haut-Medoc, France Flank A major sleeper of theThe 2003 Sociando Mallet is drinking brilliantly, wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of blackberry and cassis mingled with hints of loamy soil, cigar box and pencil shavings. Medium to full bodied, layered and muscular, with a deep core of fruit, impressively lively acids and ample reserves of rich, powdery tannin, it is one of the real successes of the vintage. It's also one of the most youthful tasting 2003s you can find today.