2014 Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2014 Sociando-Mallet put in a great performance in barrel. Now in bottle, the sophistication is evident on the nose with beautifully defined black fruit tinged with cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin, a silver bead of acidity and superb focus towards the finish. The energy here is superb and it tempts you back immediately for another sip. Probably a Sociando-Mallet that will drink young, yet there is the class to suggest it will age supremely well. - Neal Martin, März 2017

Vinous: The 2014 Sociando Mallet shows a lot of vanillary new oak on the nose. It seemed out of proportion to the fruit, so it feels seductive but lacks typicité. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin: tarry black fruit, sea salt and cracked black pepper that define its assertive finish. This showed promise straight after bottling but here, I found it difficult to see how it will evolve. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. - Neal Martin, März 2018