89-91

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Sociando-Mallet is a deep, powerful wine. Black cherry, incense, blackberry, licorice and cloves add to an impression of somber gravitas. Unctuous and rich, the 2023 shows the natural intensity of the Merlot in this vintage. Sociando is pretty heady in this vintage. 04/2024

89-91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Sociando-Mallet has a cohesive and focused bouquet, classic Sociando in style. A touch of freshly tilled soil and cedar develops in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit and lightly spiced with black pepper and cedar. Nicely balanced on the finish, this should develop well in bottle, although it lacks a bit of complexity. 04/2024

90-92

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Sociando-Mallet is showing well, exhibiting aromas of cherries and cassis mingled with hints of pencil shavings and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's lively and classically structured, with sweet tannins, bright acids and a penetrating finish. The blend is 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, which attained 14% alcohol. 04/2024

93

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur noire. Nez intense, fin, fruité, pur et très médocain. En cela il évoque celui de château Latour. Nuances réglissées et florales. Moelleux en entrée de bouche, savoureux au milieu, avec de la classe dans le toucher, le vin évolue enrobé et complet en finale. Très bonne longueur. 04/2024

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

This is very classic Sociando with brightness and linearity to the wine, as well as blackcurrants and a citrus undertone. Medium-bodied with refined tannins. Long, very crisp and fresh. Lower pH here of 3.55. 04/2024