Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc Joanne 2024

The 2024 Sociando-Mallet is elegant, polished and very sophisticated. Fine tannins wrap around a solid base of dark plum, lavender, mocha, licorice and mint. The 100% new oak is barely perceptible. Floral and saline undertones shape the long, beautifully persistent finish. This is a super-impressive Sociando. Drinking window: 2028-2044. (Antonio Galloni,vinous.com)