"The 2020 Sociando-Mallet is very attractive, exhibiting aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, loamy soil, tobacco leaf and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with lively acids and powdery tannins, it's a strong effort from a site that always does well in warm vintages. The 2020 is a blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc."

- The Wine Advocate (April 6th 2023), 92+ points

"The 2020 Sociando Mallet has retained its impressive aromatics from its showing in barrel with beautifully defined blackberry and raspberry fruit, pressed violet and light cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm backbone, a little powdery in texture, fine backbone with ample freshness and tension towards its graphite-infused finish. Bravo! - Neal MARTIN"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (December 2022), 93 points

"Deep and refined nose, with blackcurrants, cocoa powder and plenty of graphite. A more complete Sociando-Mallet here, with full body and tight-wound, chalky tannins. Powerful but really tensioned and long. 53% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 1% cabernet franc. Drink from 2027. From a vertical tasting at the winery. - Zekun Shuai (Senior Editor)"

- James Suckling (August 11th 2025), 96 points