2024, Château Sociando-Mallet, HAUT-MÉDOCLast year EP $47. 50 Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. "This is a super impressive Sociando." Antonio Galloni. The 2024 Sociando Mallet is elegant, polished and very sophisticated. Fine tannins wrap around a solid base of dark plum, lavender, mocha, liquorice and mint. The 100% new oak is barely perceptible. Floral and saline undertones shape the long, beautifully persistent finish. This is a super impressive Sociando. 90 92 Antonio Galloni,

this has a lovely weight and depth on the palate while remaining cool and fresh

Drinking Window: 2025 - 2028

I cannot remember a Gruaud at this nascent stage that exhibits this level of energy and tension deriving from the Cabernet Sauvignon extracted at the beginning of vinification

It is elegant

an edge of exoticism with a welcome shot of freshness

at least it conveys a sense of vitality

Made from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Médoc (harvest from 25/9 to 8/10)

This is an especially supple

No added sulphur during fermentation

powdered cinnamon

all beautifully defined

offering up aromas of cherries