Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France 2016 375ml IGP Var Medium-bodied and built like a

Medium-bodied and built like a brick house with a firm yet beautifully ripe

A soft and very silky Monbousquet with wonderfully caressing texture

dark-toffee flavors and acidity are on the other

often a touch “sauvage”

it does have hints of the richness of maturity that will shine through the white fruits and lemon flavors

Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France 2016 375ml IGP Var Medium-bodied and built like aDark berry and currant aromas with hints of spice. Medium body, firm and chewy tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Shows focus and seriousness for the appellation, as is usual from this producer. 94 Pts James Suckling