CHÂTEAU SOCIANDO MALLET

ROBERT PARKER - THE WINE ADVOCATE: Aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of mint, violets and licorice introduce the 2022 Sociando-Mallet, a medium to full-bodied, supple and lively wine that's deep, fleshy and seamless, with powdery tannins that assert themselves with promising youthful grip on the finish. It's a blend of 63% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Readers who remember how this estate acquitted itself in years such as 2003 and 1990 will not be surprised by its quality in 2022. - William Kelley FALSTAFF: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Velours und schwarzen Kirschen, Nugat und Brombeeren, Orangenzesten sind unterlegt, attraktives Bukett. Stoffig, dunkle Beeren, feste Tannine, gute Frische, dunkle Schokolade, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, überzeugt mit Länge und Reifepotenzial. - Peter Moser DECANTER: Intensely fragrant on the nose, richly concentrated black fruits and cool freshness. Mouthwatering acidity adds to quite cool blue fruits with graphite edges giving more freshness than fruit concentration which is nice. Tannins are well integrated, present but supportive and not overwhelming. Keeps a sleek frame and intention from start to finish. A really appealing wine that feels well worked, but still with density and minerality. Harvest 7-23 September. Yield of 22hl/ha. Ageing in French oak for 12 months, 85% new.