2009 Sociando-Mallet (750ml) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

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QUANTITY AVAILABLE: 12

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ONLY AVAILABLE IN 12 BOTTLE ORIGINAL WOOD CASE, PRICE ABOVE IS PER BOTTLE

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2012

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Sociando-Mallet
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Appellation: Haut-Medoc
Producer: Chateau Sociando-Mallet
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
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Tasting note: Ferocious tannins are not unusual for Sociando Mallet, but I was surprised that in a vintage that produced exceptionally tannic, but ripe wines, the Sociando Mallet tannins were atypically austere. Nevertheless, the wine boasts huge concentration along with an inky/purple color, a full-bodied, powerful palate, and a long finish. Excellent purity, density, and minerality are present in this cuvee, and it is capable of lasting 30-40 years. This estate is situated on some of the finest terroir of the Haut-Medoc, near Calon-Segur in St.-Estephe. (90-92pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2010
Score: 90-92
Drink: 2010-50

Tasting note: Lovely, dark, intense color. Fine nose, fruity, aromatic, smelling of good black fruit. Fat mouth, silky and creamy feel, developing aromatic, supple with taste. Finish with tannins, hidden yet strong. Very good length. A success. (90pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 90
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Love the nose of currant and mineral, with hints of mint. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Tannic. Maybe too much. But I think it’s going to come out excellent. (89-92pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2010
Score: 89-92
Drink: N/A