2024 Château Sociando-Mallet (En Primeur)
Est. Delivery October 2027
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This wine is sold En Primeur and does not include shipping or applicable tariffs. Upon release, we will contact you to collect final payment and coordinate delivery. Shipping is anticipated to begin in October 2027.
En Primeur and aging in barrel, Sociando-Mallet is located in the Haut-Médoc and known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant style. The wine emphasizes structure, freshness, and long aging potential. The dry, temperate 2024 season may align with its classic, firm profile.
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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity
Est. Delivery October 2027
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Château Sociando-Mallet's history dates back to 1633, when records mention its ownership by a Basque nobleman named Sieur Sociando. In 1831, following the marriage of Marie-Elisabeth Alaret to naval officer Achille Mallet, the estate adopted the combined name Sociando-Mallet. By the late 1960s, the property had fallen into disrepair until Jean Gautreau, a wine merchant, acquired it in 1969. Recognizing its potential, Gautreau revitalized the estate, expanding the vineyards and modernizing the facilities, thereby restoring its reputation in the Haut-Médoc region.
Situated in the commune of Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, approximately ten kilometers north of Pauillac, Château Sociando-Mallet overlooks the Gironde Estuary. This location benefits from a temperate maritime climate, with the estuary providing a moderating effect that reduces temperature extremes. The region's deep gravel soils, characteristic of the Médoc, are particularly suited for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, contributing to the distinctive profiles of the wines produced here.
The estate's 83-hectare vineyard is planted predominantly with Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), along with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc (5%). The terroir consists of Günz gravel atop a deep clay-limestone subsoil, which facilitates excellent drainage and optimal ripening conditions for the vines. This unique combination imparts complexity, freshness, and elegance to the wines, embodying the essence of the Haut-Médoc appellation.
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En Primeur, also known as "futures," is the opportunity to purchase wines while they are still aging in the producer’s cellar, before they are bottled and released to the public. Buying En Primeur allows you to secure highly sought-after wines at an early stage, often at a better value than post-release pricing.
Purchase: When you purchase En Primeur wines, you are paying only for the cost of the bottles at the time of ordering. Shipping charges, applicable tariffs, and taxes will be billed separately once the wines are ready for delivery to the United States.
Securing Your Wines: Once your order is placed, we immediately work to secure your allocation.
Updates and Confirmation: As the wines prepare for shipment to the U.S., typically around September or October following the vintage release, we will reach out to confirm your shipping information and provide an invoice for any outstanding shipping and tariff fees.
Shipping: After final payment is completed, we will ship your wines to you. Please note that wines will not be shipped until all outstanding balances are paid in full.
Because En Primeur purchases are secured specifically based on your order, cancellations are not permitted after the order is placed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at hello@heritagecellar.com, through the form on our website, or via chat - we're happy to help answer any questions before you complete your order.
While we strive to provide accurate timelines, delays can sometimes occur due to factors beyond our control, such as shipping logistics or regulatory changes. We will keep you updated throughout the process. In the rare event that a wine becomes unavailable, we will offer you the choice to wait, select a substitute of similar style and value, or receive a refund for the cost of the wine.
Shipping is not included in the initial purchase price. Once the wines are ready to ship, we’ll reach out to confirm your details and send a final invoice for any shipping and tariff charges. Nothing ships until all final balances are paid. Usually ships in the fall two (2) years following the vintage.