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We no longer present Sociando-Mallet, which should be in a good place in the cellar of any wine lover, as the quality and above all the regularity of its last thirty vintages are so impressive. Without wishing to underestimate the hard work of the late Mr Gautreau since 1969, it must be said that the terroir, against the Gironde on a gravelly ridge comparable to that of Montrose, is indeed that of a Grand Cru Classé. Unavoidable 2016, the greatest wine of Sociando-Mallet since 1996.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 94/100 “As discerning wine lovers know, Sociando-Mallet, a brand widely distributed in France, is a wine with remarkable value for money...[...] the latest vintages seem a little less profound, but remain very pleasant, perfect for drinking within the decade, as in 2018 with its seductive velvety texture.”
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 93/100 "The 2018 Sociando Mallet, which comes wrapped in a resplendent 50th-anniversary label to celebrate the late Jean Gautreau's acquisition of the estate, takes some time to really coalesce on the nose, eventually revealing boysenberry and mulberry scents and cedar and light earthy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that belie the concentration of this Sociando-Mallet. Very cohesive, it delivers plenty of red fruit mixed with sous-bois and tobacco, though there is just a little more dryness on the finish than I was expecting."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%