Owned by the Rothschild family (Lafite), Château Duhart-Milon, a 4th Grand Cru Classé, also produces an excellently crafted Pauillac with the Baron de Milon cuvée. This 2008 opens with a very “Merlot”-like nose, featuring its characteristic red fruit; it expresses itself directly, with lovely fullness on the palate. Its structure and a shorter aging period than the main wine make it a wine for immediate enjoyment that tastes great right now. A bargain not to be missed!
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Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
The Merlot is very prominent, with its red fruit notes
Palate
It opens up quickly, with lovely depth, then the wine tightens up, finishing with a beautiful structure
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2013
Drink before
2016
Production
3,000 to 5,000 crates per year
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des petits gibiers à plume, des fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The Duhart vineyard is located in the heart of Pauillac’s fine terroirs and is comparable in quality to the incomparable Lafite, though its drainage is perhaps slightly less ideal. The blend relies more heavily on Merlot, which better rounds out the very austere tannins that the terroir imparts to the Cabernets. We did not fully detect in the bottled wines the richness and, above all, the purity of the samples tasted en primeur, but the wines clearly possess a distinct Pauillac character. The remarkable 2018 vintage should mark a major milestone in the desired progress.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
These former lands of the “Prince of the Vineyards,” Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur (18th century), were long owned by the Castéja family, who gave the cru its name (that of a privateer under Louis XV who settled in Pauillac upon his retirement; his house now adorns the label). Sold in 1937, fragmented, and in decline, the Duhart-Milon vineyard was purchased in 1962 by the Rothschilds, who restructured and expanded it, restoring its prestige as a 4th growth. Today, the vineyard covers 76 hectares adjacent to Château Lafite, on the Milon hillside that extends from the Carruades plateau.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Lafite Rothschild’s “little brother” receives the full attention of Éric Kohler and his team. Blessed with a beautiful gravel terroir located in the heart of Pauillac, it long suffered from the young age of its vines. As the years have passed, the estate has now firmly established itself. Producing serious, classic, and very dense wines that age beautifully, Duhart is a sure bet in Pauillac.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer Rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Ms. CHANTAL B. Published on August 8, 2018
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Review by Mr. SENTIS R. Published on February 24, 2014
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Review by Mr. JEAN P. Posted on 12/11/2013
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