Chateau Sociando Mallet 1998 in 12er Holzkiste

Lobenberg: Tiefes Violett mit Granat. Intensives, tiefgründiges, geballtes Bouquet nach Brombeere, Blaubeere, schwarze Kirsche und Erde. Süße Frucht und reife Tannine, deutliches, gut balanciertes Holz, trotz Fruchtintensität eine klassische Note, sehr lang. Einer der besten Sociandos, fast groß.

Parker: A deep ruby/purple color combines with a sweet nose of minerals, blackberries, and cassis in this nicely-textured, medium-bodied 1998. It possesses excellent concentration, firm tannin, and admirable purity as well as balance. Like many wines from this estate, it requires patience, but will ultimately behave like a blue chip classified growth. 88/100 (2001)

Jancis Robinson: Deeper and darker than Calon 1998 and with a less mature rim. Leafy nose and some obvious sweetness that makes it easy to see why this property has done particularly well in high-profile blind tastings. Very satisfying already. Neat, long finish. 17,5/20 (2018)