Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc 2012

93 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The château has chosen to present us with a 2012 vintage that is holding up well and is perfect to drink today, demonstrating the excellent potential of the vintage—which we have no doubt about. The tannins are well integrated and have a lovely charm. A wine of medium power. (2022)"

91 points Falstaff (6/4/13).

90 points Robert Parker: "Once again proprietor Jean Gautreau has hit pay dirt with a beautiful blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Wonderfully sweet, ripe tannins seem to be a rule of thumb from this great terroir just to the north of St.-Estèphe’s Château Montrose. A beautiful deep ruby/purple color, decent acidity, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning fruit put this wine right in the midst of the best classified crus from the Médoc, yet it has never been classified. Go figure. Softer than I would have suspected (and I’ve been following and buying this wine since the mid-1970s), this wine will still age beautifully for 10-15+ years. Drink: 2015-2030. (Apr 2015)"

90 points Steven Spurrier (Decanter): "Dense colour, striklingly pure Cabernet cassis nose, richness of fruit and firmness of ripe tannins, a wine of real class and as usual one of the very best Haut-Medocs. Drink: 2017-2025. (4/19/13)"

90 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of red and black cherries with light floral notes. Full body, silky tannins, lovely acidity and long, fruity finish. Polished tannins. Needs to open. Better in 2018. (2/22/15)"