1996 Chateau Sociando-Mallet
Posted: 17:06 Sat 21 Jun 2014
Lovely mature smell when decanting - proper claret.
Still completely opaque in the centre with a nice rich golden tinge around the rim. Full and smooth in the mouth with good acidity to balance out the tannins. The fruit is struggling a bit on the palate but I suspect it is because the wine could do with more time rather than being over the hill.
A decent finish which soon becomes very dry on the teeth and lips.
Overall - lovely stuff that probably could do with more time.
This bottle was bought as an experiment to help me decide whether or not to add Sociando-Mallet vintages to my cellar. I feel encouraged to do so.
Still completely opaque in the centre with a nice rich golden tinge around the rim. Full and smooth in the mouth with good acidity to balance out the tannins. The fruit is struggling a bit on the palate but I suspect it is because the wine could do with more time rather than being over the hill.
A decent finish which soon becomes very dry on the teeth and lips.
Overall - lovely stuff that probably could do with more time.
This bottle was bought as an experiment to help me decide whether or not to add Sociando-Mallet vintages to my cellar. I feel encouraged to do so.