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Date Printed: 12/2/2008
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(search item no. 90694)
Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 12/2/2008: $54.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2002 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1998 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
1989 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 "Aromas of currant and leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a caressing finish. Ends chewy. Best after 2009."
Wine Spectator
90 points

"Sociando Mallet's big, extracted, rich, classic 2004 boasts a deep ruby/purple hue as well as aromas of charcoal, wet stones, cold steel, and abundant black currant and cassis fruit. This medium to full-bodied, structured, powerful wine will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring. It should last for two decades."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
90 points

"Dark red with ruby highlights. Plum, redcurrant and a whiff of smoked meat on the nose. Supple and vinous, with very good spine and savory character. Notes of plum, currant, dark chocolate and licorice firmed by lively but integrated acidity. Finishes with broad tannins and good grip.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
89 points
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About Château Sociando-Mallet:

 Château Sociando-Mallet has been building its reputation since 1970, when Jean Gautreau raised standards to near Cru Classé quality. The quality of the wine continued to improve throughout the 1990s, when between 80 and 100 percent new oak became the norm.