Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc 2016 (750ml) Sustainable

Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc 2016 (750ml) Sustainable94 points James Suckling Dark berry and currant aromas with hints of spice. Medium body, firm and chewy tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Shows focus and seriousness for the appellation, as is usual from this producer. Better after 2022. (2 2019) 92 points Decanter Inky black in colour, with a beautiful graphite and black fruit nose. This is undoubtedly a great Sociando this year, with precise yet juicy graphite and black fruits on the palate,

Barrel Sample: 90-92+

Very intense aromatics ranging from violet fragrance to black ink to cherry to allspice

JS91James SucklingA dry and tangy sparkling wine with watermelon and lemon character

juicy and attractive finish that holds long and is saturated in flavor

Mildew was especially severe

er we were ready for it

This Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a selection of grapes sourced throughout Napa Valley

(JM)  [Inner quote mark]  (3/2021)

She built a new wine cellar in 1826 with her steward Garos – an audacious step at the time – transforming the estate into a true business and developing its international reputation

and raspberry

there's some significant restructuring going on in the vineyards here

Lovely pale color