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Château Sociando-Mallet

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2022
94
Blackberries, black currants, flowers, cedar, mint, and tobacco fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated, deep, and packed with layers of chalky, ripe, red fruits, spice, herb and cigar wrappers. This is among the best vintages of Sociando Mallet I have ever tasted. Drink from 2027-2050. 93-95 Pts.

Blackberries, black currants, flowers, cedar, mint, and tobacco fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated, deep, and packed with layers of chalky, ripe, red fruits, spice, herb and cigar wrappers. This is among the best vintages of Sociando Mallet I have ever tasted. Drink from 2027-2050. 93-95 Pts.

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2021
90
The nose kicks off with dark red currants, cigar wrapper, cedar, spice, and peppery herbs. The wine is medium/full-bodied with a core of bright, chewy, lively red fruits, earth and herbs, leaving you with, crisp red berries in the endnote. This is a very good effort in this difficult vintage. The wine blends 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, Drink from 2025-2040. 89-91

The nose kicks off with dark red currants, cigar wrapper, cedar, spice, and peppery herbs. The wine is medium/full-bodied with a core of bright, chewy, lively red fruits, earth and herbs, leaving you with, crisp red berries in the endnote. This is a very good effort in this difficult vintage. The wine blends 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, Drink from 2025-2040. 89-91

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2020
93
Deeply colored, with a nose offering flowers, touches of chocolate, wet earth, herbs and dark red spicy fruits. The wine is full-bodied, with a generous splash of black fruits, savory herbs and cocoa. Long and full in the mouth, this will age and develop for at least 3 decades with little effort. 92-94 Pts

Deeply colored, with a nose offering flowers, touches of chocolate, wet earth, herbs and dark red spicy fruits. The wine is full-bodied, with a generous splash of black fruits, savory herbs and cocoa. Long and full in the mouth, this will age and develop for at least 3 decades with little effort. 92-94 Pts

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2020
94
Deeply colored, the perfume opens with cherry blossoms, espresso, black and red currants and Asian spices. Full-bodied, powerful, concentrated and fleshy, with a nice, chewy, mouthful of ripe, sweet red berries and chocolate, along with the tannic structure to age and evolve for decades, this is a solid effort. 93-95 Pts

Deeply colored, the perfume opens with cherry blossoms, espresso, black and red currants and Asian spices. Full-bodied, powerful, concentrated and fleshy, with a nice, chewy, mouthful of ripe, sweet red berries and chocolate, along with the tannic structure to age and evolve for decades, this is a solid effort. 93-95 Pts

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2020
90
Soft, round, lush, fruity and polished, the wine is forward, medium-bodied and already expressive with its dark red fruits, spice and tobacco character. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 89-90 Pts

Soft, round, lush, fruity and polished, the wine is forward, medium-bodied and already expressive with its dark red fruits, spice and tobacco character. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 89-90 Pts

2,975 Views   Tasted
2018
93
Clearly, a contender for the best wine ever produced here. Even though it is an infant, it is hard not to enjoy the cornucopia of ripe, red berries, black plums and blackberries that come along with a judicious dose of new French oak, tobacco leaf, fresh herbs, cigar box and cedar. The wine has a solid depth of flavor and a long, chewy blast of ripe red fruits in the endnote. The wine is also bottled with a special, commemorative, one-time-only, black and gold label, celebrating 50 years of ownership by the Gautreau family.

Clearly, a contender for the best wine ever produced here. Even though it is an infant, it is hard not to enjoy the cornucopia of ripe, red berries, black plums and blackberries that come along with a judicious dose of new French oak, tobacco leaf, fresh herbs, cigar box and cedar. The wine has a solid depth of flavor and a long, chewy blast of ripe red fruits in the endnote. The wine is also bottled with a special, commemorative, one-time-only, black and gold label, celebrating 50 years of ownership by the Gautreau family.

6,983 Views   Tasted
Tobacco leaf, cigar wrapper, fresh herbs and black currant create the core of the wine. Full-bodied, powerful, tannic and juicy, the fruit and tannins are ripe, there is a roundness to the texture coupled with density and flesh to the fruit that really shines this year. 92-94 Pts

Tobacco leaf, cigar wrapper, fresh herbs and black currant create the core of the wine. Full-bodied, powerful, tannic and juicy, the fruit and tannins are ripe, there is a roundness to the texture coupled with density and flesh to the fruit that really shines this year. 92-94 Pts

14,257 Views   Tasted
2017
89
Medium-bodied and reserved, holding on to its core of crunchy red fruits, crisp currants and cranberry top notes. Classically designed with its bright personality, lay this down for a decade, and it could soften and fill out as it adds additional nuances and character.

Medium-bodied and reserved, holding on to its core of crunchy red fruits, crisp currants and cranberry top notes. Classically designed with its bright personality, lay this down for a decade, and it could soften and fill out as it adds additional nuances and character.

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Piquant red fruits with a firm wall of tannins greet you in the mouth. This OG, classic wine is going to need cellaring before it's able to be enjoyed.

Piquant red fruits with a firm wall of tannins greet you in the mouth. This OG, classic wine is going to need cellaring before it's able to be enjoyed.

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2016
92
Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp and clean, the red fruits shine on the nose and palate, leaving you with sensations of fresh red currants, strawberry, leafy herbs, espresso and tobacco leaf. Lay this down for at least another decade and it should be even better.

Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp and clean, the red fruits shine on the nose and palate, leaving you with sensations of fresh red currants, strawberry, leafy herbs, espresso and tobacco leaf. Lay this down for at least another decade and it should be even better.

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Deep in color with dark red fruits, earth and tobacco and an herb and olive note, this wine has good weight and density. The tannins are round and polished and the finish is packed with dense, dusky fruits.

Deep in color with dark red fruits, earth and tobacco and an herb and olive note, this wine has good weight and density. The tannins are round and polished and the finish is packed with dense, dusky fruits.

8,986 Views   Tasted
2015
89
Medium-bodied, firm, bright, crisp, earthy and spicy, the bright red berries are accompanied by cedar, tobacco, herbs, espresso bean and earth with a touch of austerity in the finish. The wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Medium-bodied, firm, bright, crisp, earthy and spicy, the bright red berries are accompanied by cedar, tobacco, herbs, espresso bean and earth with a touch of austerity in the finish. The wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

4,738 Views   Tasted
Firm, taught, bright and crisp, the crunchy cranberry and cassis show a tartness that is going to please those that also appreciate the herbal character found in this wine. 86 - 88 Pts

Firm, taught, bright and crisp, the crunchy cranberry and cassis show a tartness that is going to please those that also appreciate the herbal character found in this wine. 86 - 88 Pts

10,919 Views   Tasted
2014
89
Firm, bright, crisp and fresh, with blackberry, tobacco, smoke and spicy cassis in its character, the wine is full bodied, tannic and should age well. 88-90 Pts

Firm, bright, crisp and fresh, with blackberry, tobacco, smoke and spicy cassis in its character, the wine is full bodied, tannic and should age well. 88-90 Pts

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2013
87
Spice, leaf, herb and red fruit in character, this is a light, user-friendly style of Sociando Mallet that will drink well early. 86-88 Pts

Spice, leaf, herb and red fruit in character, this is a light, user-friendly style of Sociando Mallet that will drink well early. 86-88 Pts

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2012
89
Dark in color, with good concentration of flavor, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc produced an herb tinged, peppery, earthy, leafy, herb and cassis filled, classically styled wine that will need time to soft and come together.

Dark in color, with good concentration of flavor, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc produced an herb tinged, peppery, earthy, leafy, herb and cassis filled, classically styled wine that will need time to soft and come together.

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2010
89
Tannic, tough and tight, this powerful, classically styled, cassis and herb dominated, tannic, austere, Bordeaux will require a long time to develop and become civilized.

Tannic, tough and tight, this powerful, classically styled, cassis and herb dominated, tannic, austere, Bordeaux will require a long time to develop and become civilized.

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2009
89
One of the more backward, tannic, hard wines of the vintage, the crisp fruits and earthey, peppery, structured personality do not lead to much pleasure today. Let this sleep for 5-10 years and the experience should be better.

One of the more backward, tannic, hard wines of the vintage, the crisp fruits and earthey, peppery, structured personality do not lead to much pleasure today. Let this sleep for 5-10 years and the experience should be better.

7,990 Views   Tasted
2008
89
Bright, crisp, chunky red fruits, chewy tannins, and loads of herbs, cedar and tobacco leaf on the nose and palate, which finishes with chewy tannins attached to the sweet and quite fresh, peppery red berries, green forest leaf and herbs. A few more years in the cellar could add more softness to the wine.

Bright, crisp, chunky red fruits, chewy tannins, and loads of herbs, cedar and tobacco leaf on the nose and palate, which finishes with chewy tannins attached to the sweet and quite fresh, peppery red berries, green forest leaf and herbs. A few more years in the cellar could add more softness to the wine.

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2007
84
Austere and green with a strong cedar and herbal note, paired with a lean, strict character to the red fruits and tannins in the finish that creates a wine, others will enjoy much more than I did.

Austere and green with a strong cedar and herbal note, paired with a lean, strict character to the red fruits and tannins in the finish that creates a wine, others will enjoy much more than I did.

5,529 Views   Tasted
2006
89
Medium bodied, with a rustic, stern, masculine leaning to the tannins, the wine is still young. Showing tobacco, cedar chest and blackberry notes on the nose, with a crisp, chewy, blackberry, earth, pepper and cassis thread in the finish, give this at least 5 more years, or longer to come around.

Medium bodied, with a rustic, stern, masculine leaning to the tannins, the wine is still young. Showing tobacco, cedar chest and blackberry notes on the nose, with a crisp, chewy, blackberry, earth, pepper and cassis thread in the finish, give this at least 5 more years, or longer to come around.

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2005
89
Big and powerful, but lacking refinement, there is a lot of tannin to overcome before this becomes much fun to drink. Cassis, blackberry, earth, tobacco and herbs are in abundance, but there is a touch of green and the tannins display some rusticity as well. The wine was produced from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Big and powerful, but lacking refinement, there is a lot of tannin to overcome before this becomes much fun to drink. Cassis, blackberry, earth, tobacco and herbs are in abundance, but there is a touch of green and the tannins display some rusticity as well. The wine was produced from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

15,682 Views   Tasted
2004
87
Crisp red, sweet and tart fruits, firm tannins and an austere personality with a cassis and cranberry finish that reminds me of what some tasters would call classic.

Crisp red, sweet and tart fruits, firm tannins and an austere personality with a cassis and cranberry finish that reminds me of what some tasters would call classic.

5,479 Views   Tasted
2003
88
The drying tannins, jammy berries and herbal notes are not the best combination for a wine. Fans of this estate will probably enjoy this wine much more than I did.

The drying tannins, jammy berries and herbal notes are not the best combination for a wine. Fans of this estate will probably enjoy this wine much more than I did.

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Already approachable, this slightly rustic, big, old styled Bordeaux lacks elegance and has a bitter note in the finish I find off putting. Others that are fond of this style will probably enjoy it.

Already approachable, this slightly rustic, big, old styled Bordeaux lacks elegance and has a bitter note in the finish I find off putting. Others that are fond of this style will probably enjoy it.

6,190 Views   Tasted
2001
90
This concentrated, full bodied, classically styled, tannic wine serves up a big helping of blackberry, cassis, fresh herbs, tobacco, leaf and earth, along with the structure to age and develop for years. This is one of the few Left Bank wines from this vintage that can use more bottle age.

This concentrated, full bodied, classically styled, tannic wine serves up a big helping of blackberry, cassis, fresh herbs, tobacco, leaf and earth, along with the structure to age and develop for years. This is one of the few Left Bank wines from this vintage that can use more bottle age.

4,759 Views   Tasted
2000
88
I know many people that enjoy this throwback to how Bordeaux wines used to be made. The nose displayed too much vegatal and herbal notes for my taste. On the palate, the wine feels hard and austere. The tannic finish has some green mixed in with the red and black fruits along with cranberry. If you like this style of wine, give it another decade in the bottle.

I know many people that enjoy this throwback to how Bordeaux wines used to be made. The nose displayed too much vegatal and herbal notes for my taste. On the palate, the wine feels hard and austere. The tannic finish has some green mixed in with the red and black fruits along with cranberry. If you like this style of wine, give it another decade in the bottle.

11,306 Views   Tasted
Pepper, black cherry and BBQ spice notes were in the perfume. Concentrated with fruit, there were some green flavors and drying tannins in the finish.

Pepper, black cherry and BBQ spice notes were in the perfume. Concentrated with fruit, there were some green flavors and drying tannins in the finish.

10,449 Views   Tasted
1996
90
Classic, old school styled wine, with firm, strict tannins and a strong, cedar, tobacco, leaf, green pepper and cassis nose. Full bodied, but with an austere, stiff leaning, you can either drink this now, or age it further, for more secondary character.

Classic, old school styled wine, with firm, strict tannins and a strong, cedar, tobacco, leaf, green pepper and cassis nose. Full bodied, but with an austere, stiff leaning, you can either drink this now, or age it further, for more secondary character.

4,810 Views   Tasted
1995
87
Firm, crisp, crunchy, red fruit, strict tannins and a strong note of cedar, herbs green pepper, tobacco leaf, cranberry and red plums are on the nose and palate. This is very old-school in nature, so some will like this more than I did.

Firm, crisp, crunchy, red fruit, strict tannins and a strong note of cedar, herbs green pepper, tobacco leaf, cranberry and red plums are on the nose and palate. This is very old-school in nature, so some will like this more than I did.

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1990
90
Full bodied, with a rustic edge to the tannins, the aromatics pop with their earthy, cedar wood, leaf, herb, olive tapenade, cassis and tobacco profile. Drink this classic styled claret now, or age it another 5-10 more years.

Full bodied, with a rustic edge to the tannins, the aromatics pop with their earthy, cedar wood, leaf, herb, olive tapenade, cassis and tobacco profile. Drink this classic styled claret now, or age it another 5-10 more years.

5,334 Views   Tasted
1982
91
Not exactly refined, but you do get a big, chewy mouthful of ripe, cassis, blackberries, herbs, pepper, and wet earth. Youthful, earthy, and loaded with tobacco, green herbs, forest leaf, and crunchy, meaty, dark currants, this concentrated, old-school classic might not improve, but it has plenty of gas left in the tank. Drink from 2022-2035.

Not exactly refined, but you do get a big, chewy mouthful of ripe, cassis, blackberries, herbs, pepper, and wet earth. Youthful, earthy, and loaded with tobacco, green herbs, forest leaf, and crunchy, meaty, dark currants, this concentrated, old-school classic might not improve, but it has plenty of gas left in the tank. Drink from 2022-2035.

3,074 Views   Tasted
There is a serious streak of green flavors in this wine. It's concentrated and full bodied, but the tough tannins and herbaceous quality were in full force. Fans of very traditional Bordeaux will probably enjoy this a lot more than I did.

There is a serious streak of green flavors in this wine. It's concentrated and full bodied, but the tough tannins and herbaceous quality were in full force. Fans of very traditional Bordeaux will probably enjoy this a lot more than I did.

4,701 Views   Tasted