1995 Sociando Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreau

The 1995 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc picked between September 14 and 26. It has a sweet, candied bouquet of red currant and cranberry fruit, almost confit-like in style. The easygoing palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin and a rather “fluffy” finish that is driven by the oak rather than the fruit. Drinkable but not memorable. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.