round and polished middle weight plus flavors that possess plenty of underlying muscle and power on the hugely long

This also possesses relatively fine-grained tannins though there is notably more size

with a very deep ruby color

but that's not always a good thing

(from 90+ year old vines that are worked by horse)

Sociando Mallet Size:12x750ml round and polished middle weightThe 2010 Sociando Mallet has a well defined, pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light estuarine scents that gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity and good weight. It just needs more complexity and terroir expression on the finish. Give this another two or three years. This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux