Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2021

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

This is an immaculate property. Even stone is in its place on the driveway, the winery gleams and the professionalism and attention to detail is evident in every inch of this organisation. It follows that this attitude finds its way into the two superb wines. A fabulous wine with a lovely Cabernet theme, and while Merlot leads the way on the fiche technique, it is Cabernet in colour, perfume and mid-palate depth. The length and weight are perfectly poised, and while this is not a powerful wine, it has discreet muscle and confident power in its core. This is a fabulous wine that requires serious consideration in one’s cellar. The silkiness is incredibly alluring, and the freshness on the finish is uplifting, perfectly completing the picture. 17.5

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

A solid red as always, with a medium body. Blackcurrants, dark earth, black mushrooms and some bark. Chewy yet polished tannins.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

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

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91 / 100

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

88-90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Sociando-Mallet has a well-defined nose of tertiary black fruit, undergrowth and smoky scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Not a powerful Sociando, but fresh and saline, tapering just slightly toward the finish.

vvwine

91-93 / 100

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Rubinrot und mit feiner Nase, dunkle Kirschen, Cassis, ein Hauch grüne Paprika, subtile Holznote. Im Gaumen gut strukturiert, frisch und rotfruchtig, mit markanten Gerbstoffen, die markieren und von guter Qualität sind, die Säure ist frisch verleiht zusätzlich Struktur, der Wein hat Zug, Rasse und einen wunderbar rotfruchtigen Abgang. Ein feingliedriger, äusserst eleganter Sociando, den man bezüglich Reifepotential nicht unterschätzen sollte. 2025-2045+ (Verkostet im April 2022. Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

90-92 / 100

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Nez de fleurs de printemps, de groseille, de fruits noirs frais avec une pointe d'épices pour un bouquet élégant et frais. Belle tension avec une trame tannique un peu verte qui serre légèrement en finale. Reste toutefois élégant et frais.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

Offering up aromas of dark berries, licorice, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, the 2021 Sociando-Mallet is medium to full-bodied, bright and concentrated, with an impressively layered core of fruit, tangy acids and a long, saline finish. The blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, with late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon, picked through to October 14, providing the heart of the wine.