Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2020

Vinous

91-91

byNeal Martinthe2/28/2025

The 2020 Sociando-Mallet shows more new oak on the nose than its peers, though there is sufficient brambly red fruit to soak that up. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and well-delineated with bitter cherry and a splash of balsamic. It's granular in texture with satisfying length and a side order of classicism. Give this a couple of years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Alexandre Ma

94

byAlexandre Mathe4/18/2023

Wine Advocate

92.00

byWilliam Kelleythe4/6/2023

CORRECTION NEEDED: Percentages The 2020 Sociando-Mallet is very attractive, exhibiting aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, loamy soil, tobacco leaf and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with lively acids and powdery tannins, it's a strong effort from a site that always does well in warm vintages. The 2020 is a blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc.

Alexandre Ma

94

byAlexandre Mathe3/15/2023

Wines Critic

92

byRaffaele Vecchionethe3/10/2023

Precise and juicy on the nose showing notes of fruits of the forest such as raspberries and currants blended with hints hot citron and grapefruit. Medium bodied, light tannins and a finale with good distension. Drink now.

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe2/15/2023

The 2020 Sociando Mallet has retained its impressive aromatics from its showing in barrel with beautifully defined blackberry and raspberry fruit, pressed violet and light cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm backbone, a little powdery in texture, fine backbone with ample freshness and tension towards its graphite-infused finish. Bravo!

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe1/16/2023

This has a pretty nose with dark spices, nut shell and cedar notes with a dark fruit backbone, following through to a medium body with firm and finely polished tannins that go on and on. Refined and nicely balanced with velvety texture. Lingering and chalky finish. Try after 2026.

Yvesbeck.wine

96

byYves Beckthe1/3/2023

Sociando-Mallet confirme, avec brio, les promesses affichées durant les primeurs. Bien entendu,
l'élevage ne passe pas inaperçu, mais il est juste un accompagnant qui laisse la voie libre à des
notes de baies noires, de réglisse, de graphite et de menthe. Le vin se distingue par sa plénitude,
son élégance, sa sérénité. Ses tannins charnus et quelques peu suaves vont main dans la main
avec une acidité structurante qui plussoie l'expression fruitée de la finale. C'est un très grand
Sociando-Mallet. Y'en a un par là-haut qui doit être très fier ! 2027-2045

TASTED

94

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.

Tastingbook.com

93

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

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

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

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

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

byBernard Burtschythe5/10/2021

Falstaff

92-94

byPeter Moserthe5/10/2021

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

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/7/2021

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

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.