Lifted aromas of eucalyptus and menthol, with an initial attack of juicy dark fruit - but this drops on the mid-palate, and the tannins still feel a touch drying. Needs more time. Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/bordeaux/chateau-sociando-mallet-haut-medoc-bordeaux-france-2010-25534#LRvpmTqzGKcBFJEf.99

(90+ points) The 2010 Sociando Mallet has a well defined, pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light estuarine scents that gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity and good weight. It just needs more complexity and terroir expression on the finish. Give this another two or three years. This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. -- Neal Martin