The nose is fruity with notes of black ripe, blackberry, blueberry. The palate is round, supple, Château Sociando Mallet 2015 is elegant, well fruity, tannin melted, round, tasty. A real vintage nugget!
Vinification and ageing: Handpicking from September 16th to October 2nd, in small crates with manual sorting of the grapes before and after de-stemming. Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel and lined concrete vats. Pumping over, rack and return.
Vatting period: 30 days. Malolactic fermentation in vats, without the addition of malolactic bacteria. Ageing in 100% new French oak barrels for 12 months. Racking every 6 months. No fining. No filtration.
Age of the vine: 35 years
Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 C - 18 C. Good match with Red meat (Beef, Lamb...)
Awards:
James Suckling 92/93
Jean-Marc Quarin 15.5
Decanter 90
Jancis Robinson 16.5+
la revue des vins de France : 15-16/20
René Gabriel 17/20
Jeff Leve : 86-88
Jacques Dupont 16/20
Antonio Galloni 87-90
