Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France 2016 375ml IGP Var A wonderfully complex Malbec aged

A wonderfully complex Malbec aged for 12 months in a mix of new French and American oak barrels

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

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

This has real presence and attractive grapefruit and ripe-apple aromas that follow to a palate that has plenty of rich

Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France 2016 375ml IGP Var A wonderfully complex Malbec agedDark 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