Robert Parker 92 points - As one might expect, proprietor Jean Gautreau has produced an uncompromisingly, potentially enormously long-lived 2005 that is as good as most Medoc cru classes. Based on previous vintages, it will undoubtedly require 10-12 years of cellaring. Its saturated blue/purple color is followed by a sumptuous bouquet of blueberries, white flowers, and minerals. Fresh, full-bodied, well-defined, and already revealing plenty of nuances, this intensely concentrated, impeccably pure effort is a classic vin de garde. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+. (92-94) points.
"Always one of the most ageworthy and backward wines of Bordeaux
Sociando Mallet could be described as the poor man's version of Latour or Montrose. Based on the still painfully young bottles of the 1975 and 1982 in my cellar
the 2005 will undoubtedly last for 30-40 years. It exhibits graphite
black currant liqueur
smoke
and toast characteristics
zesty acidity
huge tannins
and equally massive concentration and extract...it is a beauty of purity and symmetry. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040."
92-94 Points
Wine Advocate
