Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France 2020

About This Wine Chateau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc, France - A top "crus bourgeois" with a 17th century history and a reputation for robust, high-quality wines. Owned by the Gautreau family since 1969. This wine boasts scents of blackcurrants, bay leaves, blackberries, and thyme, as well as notes of bitter chocolate. The medium to full body offers a dense and focused profile, while the firm, dusty tannins provide structure. The wine is both focused and compact, showcasing a selection of only the finest grapes from small barrels. Score 94 points, James Suckling