Chateau Sociando-Mallet - Haut-Médoc 2011

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

Whether it is due to the vintage or to Gautreau, the ferocity of the tannins in many 2011 Medocs seems relatively tame, but there is no lacking concentration in this wine, which is clearly of classified growth quality. It boasts a dense purple color along with abundant notes of creme de cassis, crushed rocks and spring flowers. Medium-bodied and super-rich, it is a real revelation in a vintage such as 2011. Given its precociousness and silky tannins, it can be drunk in 2-3 years, or cellared for two decades.

Since I began covering these wines nearly 35 years ago, Sociando Maillet, with its fabulous terroir north of St.-Estephe, has been one of Bordeaux’s greatest over-achievers. It continues to prove that it should have been included in the 1855 Classification of the Wines of the Medoc. Proprietor Jean Gautreau is an example of a winemaker/vigneron/viticulture who does everything right regardless of vintage conditions.

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

Pretty blackberry and earthy character. Medium to full body, medium-chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Layered and stylish. Excellent for the vintage. Better in 2016.

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

Moves a bit too quickly, with cherry skin, plum pit and blueberry notes that soon give way to a lightly firm, woodsy edge on the finish.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-15,5 / 20

the5/31/2012

Le millésime 2011 ne décevra pas les amateurs de ce cru. D'une bonne profondeur, il dévoile un milieu de bouche bien plein et charnu avec une jolie allonge et des tanins qui ont conservé une bonne fraîcheur et un bel éclait. Un vin à la fois complet et classique, au profil digeste.

Le Point

16-16,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/17/2012

Moins de puissance et de moelleux que l'an passé mais un nez parfumé, floral, et une bouche aux tanins croquants. L'élevage devrait lui apporter plus de rondeur et de gras. On l'apprécie pour son fruit et sa longueur en bouche. Il permettra d'attendre le 2010, le grand millésime. O= 2018 G= 15 ans

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-90 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe5/12/2012

Deep purple. Almost overripe aromas of stewed plum and sweet spices, with a note of balsamic coffee reduction. Enters the mouth smooth and creamy, then turns tighter and more austere in the middle. The long finish features chewy tannins and a return of the coffee note.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

the4/30/2012

Good, Pauillac-style fruit, very good length and tannins. Drink 2016-2025.

Wine Advocate

90-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

The 2011 may turn out to be even better than the 2009 Sociando Maillet. Its opaque purple color is not unusual for a young Sociando Maillet, but the creme de cassis, graphite and floral characteristics impressively saturate the olfactory senses. Medium to full-bodied with excellent purity, texture and length as well as remarkably sweet tannins, this wine should drink nicely for 10-15 years.

TAST

16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Vin étoffé et plein, style médocain affirmé avec des notes de cèdre et de tabac, tanin racé. Le vin ne rivalisera pas avec les dix meilleurs crus classés du millésime ou sa réussite de 2010, mais il semble plus équilibré qu'en 2009.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubinroter Rand. Viel Heidelbeeren, Jostabeeren, Lakritze, in den erfrischenden kräuternoten ist Minze und auch Eukalyptus drin. Sehr aromatisch im Gaumen, geniale Länge und somit auch im Finale Wieder mit viel Beerentönen und dunklem Edelholz. 2017-2034

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

The Sociando Mallet has a pleasant , earthy bouquet that is natural and shows none of those green elements that can sometimes bridle young Sociando. The palate is medium-bodied with dusty tannins over a decent core of dry, earthy black fruit. Foursquare on the finish. Tasted April 2012

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/11/2012

Drink 2016-2021
Deep dark crimson. Creamy and dark fruited and a savoury freshness on the nose and some oak char and a touch of overripeness. Rich, full in the mouth. Pretty highly extracted and a bit tough. Finishes a little bitter. Disappointing at the end but maybe it will soften up in time. (JH)

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

Moves a bit too quickly, with cherry skin, plum pit and blueberry notes that soon give way to a lightly firm, woodsy edge on the finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

88-89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

Mineral and blueberry character with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Refined style of Sociando with firm backbone. Needs a little more fruit in the mid-palate.

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Haut-Médoc
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Haut-Médoc
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)
Domaine	Château Sociando-Mallet

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