Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2020

TASTED

94 / 100

byAndreas Larssonthe7/6/2021

Dense and rich structure in a classic fashion with plentiful yet ripe tannins, fine toast and coffee notes, long and vigorous, excellent potential for long ageing.

La Revue du Vin de France

92-94 / 100

the6/7/2021

C’est un Sociando assez dense et charnu qui a été produit. Le milieu de bouche est rond et la finale bien enrobée. Il ne manque pas de richesse.

Le Figaro

89-91 / 100

the6/2/2021

Au nez, mocha et vanille tentent d'apaiser un fruit très vaillant. En bouche, des notes intenses de confiture de mûre, tempérées par des tannins souples et une acidité qui étire la matière, se prolongeant par une finale puissante.

Tastingbook.com

93 / 100

byMarkus Del Monegothe5/28/2021

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Classical nose with wonderful ripe yet fresh fruit reminiscent of dark berries, plums and cherries. Subtle oak, hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and cedar wood, graphite and black pepper. On the palate a powerful wine tamed by fine acidity and elegant tannins, complemented by dark berries and juicy fruit, black pepper and elegant spiciness, a wine with convincing length. 

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Sociando Mallet has a beautifully defined and focused bouquet of intense blackberry, briar and wilted iris petal aromas; hints of boysenberry jam linger offstage. The medium-bodied palate features fine-boned tannins and predominantly black fruit. Very saline and sappy, with a dash of pepper on the aftertaste. This is a typical Sociando Mallet, full of grace and power.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/25/2021

Attractive spicy nose, plenty of Médoc character with layers of tannins. There is punch and personality here, and within the vintage it definitely has plenty to offer. Not as much depth as in certain vintages for sure, but this has depth, needs time to soften in the glass. Well made and well balanced with good potential for ageing. Touches of violet on the finish although acidities are pretty high. A yield of 42hl/ha.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/21/2021

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

Anthocyanes

93-95 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/11/2021

Nez épicé, légèrement boisé, fruits noirs, des notes de mure également. Bouche juteuse, des tanins structurants qui marquent un peu avec de l'allonge et une belle fraicheur. Assez massif.

Bernard Burtschy

95-96 / 100

byBernard Burtschythe5/10/2021

Falstaff

92-94 / 100

the5/10/2021

Duft: Blaubeere, Wildkirsche, florale Töne. Im Mund fest gebaut, feinkörniges, sehr frisches und straffes Tannin, in Menge und Qualität zum Ensemble aus Frucht und Körper passend und ohne Grüntöne, gut integrierte Säure, profund mineralisch und pointiert abklingend. Ein geschliffener, kompakter, klassischer Sociando.

My Bettane + Desseauve

91-92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/7/2021

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/23/2021

Blackberries, blackcurrants and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, fresh finish. Linear, refined tannins. Subtle now.