"Always one of the most age-worthy and backward wines of Bordeaux, Sociando-Mallet could be described as the poor man’s version of Latour or Montrose...the 2005 will undoubtedly last for 30-40 years. It exhibits graphite, black currant liqueur, smoke, and toast characteristics, zesty acidity, huge tannins, and equally massive concentration and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040." -Robert Parker