Château Sociando-Mallet 2009

Der 2009 vom Château Sociando-Mallet

Die Lese erfolgte vom 18.09.-5.10.2009 in mehreren Durchgängen, nach traditioneller Maischegärung mit eigenen Hefestämmen erfolgte der weitere Ausbau im Edelstahl- und Betoncuvée, jeweils mit Thermoregulation. Nach 30 Tagen erfolgte die malolaktische Fermentation, daran anschließend der Ausbau in 100% neuen Barriquefässern über 12 Monate. Die Abfüllung erfolgte am 2.5.2011 ohne Filterung oder Schönung.

Winemaker's Notes:
The wines of Sociando-Mallet are characterized by a very deep and dark color, complex aromas of little red fruits and a well-integrated find oaky finish. The wine is full-bodied, straight and elegant, with a lot of freshness and depth. The wines are also, by tradition, long-keeping wines.

Presse
James Suckling: 94/100 Points
"Shows precision here, with floral, blueberry and mineral aromas that follow through to a full body and firm and racy tannins. Very polished texture to this wine. Goes on for minutes on the plate. Back in form! Try after 2017. "

Jancis Robinson: 17/20 Points Mai 2013
Dark purple. Some fragrance and charm on the nose. Round and silky and most appealing. Sufficient freshness as well as all the opulence. Drink 2016-2030

Vinous / Antonio Galloni: 91/100 Points
"Deep ruby. Blackcurrant, licorice, underbrush and smoky oak on the inviting nose, with hints of tobacco and minerals. Dense and chewy in the mouth, with brooding, ripe flavors of blackberry, dark plum and smoky, chocolatey oak given lift by firm acidity. Finishes with subtle length but its assertive tannins will require at least several years of patience once this wine is released. I'm a big fan of this overachieving property, which for my money usually produces one of the top five or six values in all of Bordeaux That said, I wonder if this chunky wine has the concentration to surpass top recent releases. (By the way, the '99 Sociando is delicious right now.)

The Wine Advocate: 90/100 Points
"This uncompromising property has turned out a backward, forbiddingly tannic wine that, even in this very opulent and flamboyant vintage, will need a minimum of 10-15 years of cellaring yet keep for 40 or more years. Opaque black/purple, with notes of crushed rock, white flowers, graphite, blueberry and cassis, the wine is tight and needs to be coaxed from the Glass. It is medium to full-bodied, with an excruciatingly tough-textured finish. Everything is here, and the wine is set for a long life, but it is not the least bit charming and certainly won’t be for at least another decade."