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 point...

Rating: (90-92) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 158 on Apr-05

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/07

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker