Chateau Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2016

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Takes its time to open, this is structured and hugely impressive, back to the signature concentrated graphite, cassis, luxurious texture and plenty of graphite and crayon Left Bank kick.  This one needs to be carafed if drinking any time soon.  Michael Couasnon consultant, 100% new oak for 12 months then 6 months in vat.  48hl/h yeild.  harvest September 26 to October 19.

"The 2016 Sociando-Mallet has a refulgent purple/black color. It has a very intense and rich, you might say "ambitious" bouquet with layers of small black cherries, blueberry and a touch of sloes, less tertiary than previous vintages and certainly more opulent. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannin that almost disguise the firm structure underneath. I admire the completeness of this Sociando-Mallet, the neatly embroidered new oak and the freshness on the finish. The 2015 Sociando-Mallet did not fire on all cylinders last year, but this 2016 is totally convincing. It comes highly recommended as one of the best wines produced at this estate in the northern Médoc. This is an outstanding wine from Mon. Gartreau. "-Neal Martin

 

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Price: $64.99

In Mixed Case: $55.24

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Producer	Chateau Sociando-Mallet
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Haut-Medoc
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2016
Sku	19484
Size	750ml