Sociando-Mallet 1982 (Haut-Medoc) – Tasted blind. Seductive nose, almost sweet. Nice structure, quite juicy, but lacking a bit in complexity. Very nice to drink though! The finish is unfortunately a bit on the thin side. 86 points.

Nice wine, but again one to drink up.

One of the wines from this tasting.

Interesting. I know Parker felt this wine was just entering its peak and would remain there until 2015-20.

But that's why we occasionally have to drink them to see for ourselves.

Tastes differ, gthom! I should add that I do not know the provenance of this bottle, but both colour and fill level looked good.

Stevie,

Do not give up on this winery.

I have had many wonderful wines from Sociando... but find they drink well the first 7-15 years, or at least that has been what my palate finds

I am sure others will offer opinions.;

I won't, W+A - and 86 points is still a very good wine.

Stevie,

Amen that you see an 86 as a very good wine.

I have soooooo many wines I think are very nice I would score an 87-89.

I do not give scores anymore for many reason's, but always find it odd when people slam a wine then score it an 87

I must see the 100 point system very different than many

1982 Château Sociando-Mallet - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Atlanta Vielles Vignes – Bone’s and Cabs (Bone's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA): Quiet and slightly turned on the nose. Dark cassis and cherry in an amazing layer of oh-so-soft, supple, and smooth tannins. Flavors are finely integrated, but have a slight vinegar edge that I couldn’t shake off. This bottle was past its prime. S85 3/28/2006