1996 Sociando Mallet

 

A really barnyard, horse manure nose that lingers for a long time without dissipating.  Funky but not disgusting.  A lush palate of gamy fruit like elderberry and brambleberry.  Somewhat exotic in nature.  Mushroom and decaying wood.  A long finish tailing into soft tannins.  I didn't pick up on green herbs and stems notes found in other notes.  Very interesting and unique.  I am generally not a big Bordeaux fan but have to score this 94 points.