Looking at the communes of the Médoc, from grand first growth properties and super-seconds, down to Cru Bourgeois bestates/b on humbler terroirs, is where we see the 2007 vintage laid bare. b...../b Chateau Sociando-bMallet/b 2007: Firm fruit, more aromatic and open than La Demoiselle, showing a brighter character. It is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Some flash on the palate, moderate midpalate substance, with firm tannins apparent throughout. ...
Chateau Palmer 2008: The harvest here began on October 1st and finished on the 17th, and the yield for the bestate/b was 30 hl/ha. As with 2007 Merlot dominates at 51%, with 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% bPetit/b Verdot. b..../b Chateau Sociando- bMallet/b 2008: Bright fruit here, fresh and with a little crunch too, with lots of pure Cabernet character. Good substance. Crisp, stylish, with lots of spicy extract. Substantial, moderately textured, with a fine acid core. ...
