Château Sociando-Mallet 2020 (Magnum)

Wineadvocate

The 2020 Sociando-Mallet is very attractive, exhibiting aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, loamy soil, tobacco leaf and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with lively acids and powdery tannins, it's a strong effort from a site that always does well in warm vintages. The 2020 is a blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2020 Sociando Mallet has retained its impressive aromatics from its showing in barrel with beautifully defined blackberry and raspberry fruit, pressed violet and light cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm backbone, a little powdery in texture, fine backbone with ample freshness and tension towards its graphite-infused finish. Bravo! (Drink between 2027-2045) - NM 02/2023

Beck

Sociando-Mallet confirme, avec brio, les promesses affichées durant les primeurs. Bien entendu, l'élevage ne passe pas inaperçu, mais il est juste un accompagnant qui laisse la voie libre à des notes de baies noires, de réglisse, de graphite et de menthe. Le vin se distingue par sa plénitude, son élégance, sa sérénité. Ses tannins charnus et quelques peu suaves vont main dans la main avec une acidité structurante qui plussoie l'expression fruitée de la finale. C'est un très grand Sociando-Mallet. Y'en a un par là-haut qui doit être très fier ! 2027-2045 - YB 01/2023

Suckling

This has a pretty nose with dark spices, nut shell and cedar notes with a dark fruit backbone, following through to a medium body with firm and finely polished tannins that go on and on. Refined and nicely balanced with velvety texture. Lingering and chalky finish. Try after 2026. - 12/2022