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WEINWISSER: "Verführerisches Bouquet, frisch gepflückte schwarze Johannisbeere, edles Veilchenparfüm und Brombeergelee, dahinter Irisduft und Grether Pastillen. Am sublimen durchtrainierten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, betörender Extraktfülle, engmaschigem reifem Tanningerüst. Im konzentrierten aromatischen Finale Wildkirsche, Estragon und feinkörnige Adstringenz. 2028 – 2045."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Velours und schwarzen Kirschen, Nugat und Brombeeren, Orangenzesten sind unterlegt, attraktives Bukett. Stoffig, dunkle Beeren, feste Tannine, gute Frische, dunkle Schokolade, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, überzeugt mit Länge und Reifepotenzial."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Blackberries, black currants, flowers, cedar, mint, and tobacco fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated, deep, and packed with layers of chalky, ripe, red fruits, spice, herb and cigar wrappers. This is among the best vintages of Sociando Mallet I have ever tasted. Drink from 2027-2050."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of mint, violets and licorice introduce the 2022 Sociando-Mallet, a medium to full-bodied, supple and lively wine that's deep, fleshy and seamless, with powdery tannins that assert themselves with promising youthful grip on the finish. It's a blend of 63% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Readers who remember how this estate acquitted itself in years such as 2003 and 1990 will not be surprised by its quality in 2022."
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DECANTER: "Intensely fragrant on the nose, richly concentrated black fruits and cool freshness. Mouthwatering acidity adds to quite cool blue fruits with graphite edges giving more freshness than fruit concentration which is nice. Tannins are well integrated, present but supportive and not overwhelming. Keeps a sleek frame and intention from start to finish. A really appealing wine that feels well worked, but still with density and minerality. Harvest 7-23 September. Yield of 22hl/ha. Ageing in French oak for 12 months, 85% new."
