grown on argilo-calcareous soils
machine oil and woodsy/smokiness
This very traditionally-styled Bordeaux from Chateau Massereau is the real deal
Deep purple-black hues hint at its intensity
the vineyards are situated on rolling hills of hard limestone soils like Chablis
Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 2016 Pinot Grigio grown on argilo-calcareous soils96 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux "Takes its time to open, this is structured and hugely impressive, back to the signature concentrated graphite, cassis, luxurious texture and plenty of graphite and crayon Left Bank kick. This one needs to be carafed if drinking any time soon. Michel Couasnon consultant, 100% new oak for 12 months then 6 months in vat. 48hl h yield, harvest September 26 to October 19." 95 Points, Falstaff "Deep dark ruby, opaque