CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET 2001 Stock: 0680 Make no mistake, this is a serious wine. Sociando Mallet is often one of the greatest, most under-rated bargains in all of Bordeaux. The 2001 is an amazing wine and even better than the 2000. Don't miss it! "This Haut-Medoc performed spectacularly on the two occasions I tasted it from bottle, even eclipsing its impressive showing from cask. It looks to be every bit as powerful as the 2000 ... not an easy achievement. A fabulous sleeper of the vintage, it tastes more like a first-growth than an unclassified offering. Its inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a spectacular bouquet of lead pencil shavings, ink, blackberries, cedar, and earth. Full-bodied, with terrific texture, fabulous concentration, and moderately high tannin, this massive, atypical 2001 must be tasted to be believed. A brilliant achievement! Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020+"93 points Robert Parker n/a