2012 Sociando Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreau

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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2020-2029, Neal Martin, Mar 2019

The 2012 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc picked between September 28 and October 15. It has more definition and vivacity than the 2011, offering black fruit, tobacco and graphite notes; the Cabernet is clearly in the driver’s seat while Merlot gives directions. The ripe palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is perhaps the most modern in style of all the Cuvée Jean Gautreaus that I have tasted, yet there is panache here, and it feels long and tender in the mouth. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Neal Martin

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Sociando Mallet
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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