Magnum Castle Sociando-Mallet

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Nez d’une belle intensité, sur des notes fruitées intenses. Corps consistant, d’une construction précise. Belle densité à l’évolution. La trame et fine et le tanin fin et juteux. Très jolie finale.

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/29/2016

The 2015 Sociando Mallet is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc this year. It has a rather introspective bouquet, broody and earthy, although with aeration it reveals pleasant blackberry and wild strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, a little rustic and brutish at the moment with an abrasive finish that will hopefully soften by the time it is in bottle. I feel that this was just upended by the storms that swept across the region in September. Drink 2019-2028

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

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.

Bettane & Desseauve

16-17 / 20

the4/28/2016

La propriété hésite encore entre deux assemblages : le plus large donne un vin très harmonieux, équilibré, séveux et terminant sur un tannin médocain, avec une précision retrouvée. Le plus restrictif apporte la puissance et la densité de milieu de bouche en filiation avec les vins somptueux de l’histoire un peu plus ancienne du château et méritera une note plus élevée encore.

Vinous

87-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Sociando Mallet offers lovely depth and consistency. Silky, floral and beautifully persistent on the palate, the 2015 is one of the most finessed Haut-Médocs I tasted. Bright red stone fruit, earthiness and sweet floral notes are all nicely delineated throughout. The 2015 is not a huge wine, but it makes its case with lovely aromatics, subtlety and grace. This is an especially strong wine from the northern Médoc in 2015. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Deep, rich fruit with lots of depth and potential complexity. Very good middle palate and a fine, firm finish.
2021-2035

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

Glowing crimson. Ripe and exuberant on the nose. Round and fresh - very like a St-Estèphe in build with its sucky-stony character on the end. Fully ripe and very refreshing. Very vigorous.

Drink 2022-2035
16.5+

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Würziges Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, Brombeeren dann schwarze Pfefferkörner zeigend. Fester Gaumen, viel Fleisch vermittelnd, eine tolle Cabernetaromatik aufweisend und deutlich blaubeerig endend. Nachdem der Sociando von 2011 bis 2014 ein 17-er-Abonnement hatte, muss er sich leider auch in diesem recht grossen Jahr ebenfalls mit dieser Wertung zufriedengeben. 17/20 2023 – 2040

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A balanced and harmonious barrel sample with subtle yet firm tannin structure and a long and delicious finish. Should improve nicely with barrel aging.