Château Sociando-Mallet produces full-bodied wines with a deep, dark colour. Their complex bouquet is usually dominated by black fruit aromas with a touch of minerality and well-integrated, elegant oak. Often somewhat “virile” when young, the wines gain in balance and complexity with age. They are fresh, straightforward, and have a wonderful length.
Château Sociando-Mallet has always been a wine with great ageing potential. A wine to be enjoyed even after 30 years in great vintages.
92-93pts James Suckling– 2015 vintage
A balanced and harmonius barrel sample with subtle yet firm tannin structure and a long and delicious finish. Should improve nicely with barrel ageing.
90pts Decanter– 2015 vintage
Deep, rich fruit with lots of depth and potential complexity. Very good middle palate and a fine, firm finish.
93pts James Suckling– 2015 vintage
Some graphite and toasted spicy fruits, which create an impressive opening. Iodine and dark berries follow. The palate has a similarly spicy start, which builds waves of fine, ripe tannins that hold impressively fresh and deep. Try from 2022.