Chateau Sociando Mallet 2003, Haut-Medoc, France Flank but there is no doubting

but there is no doubting its sweet blackberry and cherry-scented nose with aromas of licorice and spicy new oak

Given the emotional weight attached to this year I am not sure anyone – even Giacosa himself – will fully understand all of the circumstances behind the decision not to bottle the wines

A dry white wine

Pork chipolata are made from coarse-ground pork seasoned with salt and pepper

Chateau Sociando Mallet 2003, Haut-Medoc, France Flank but there is no doubtingThe 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.