Chateau Duhart-Milon 2020
ChĂąteau Duhart-Milonâs grand vin is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation. The broker Guillaume Lawton noted as early as 1815 that âit is very robust, with a fine color, and quite pronounced sappinessâ (he describes the âsappinessâ of the MĂ©docâs premiers crus as âsomething like the odor given off by finest sealing wax when it is burnedâ).Â
James Suckling
A firm and racy Duhart with currants, chocolate and walnuts. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit. A bright finish. Succulent and refined. Savory. Very, very fine. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink or hold.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish.
This ripe wine has some serious tannins and rich black fruits. Behind the structure, a swathe of black fruits gives the wine concentration and ripeness.
ChĂąteau Duhart-Milonâs grand vin is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation. The broker Guillaume Lawton noted as early as 1815 that âit is very robust, with a fine color, and quite pronounced sappinessâ (he describes the âsappinessâ of the MĂ©docâs premiers crus as âsomething like the odor given off by finest sealing wax when it is burnedâ).Â
James Suckling
A firm and racy Duhart with currants, chocolate and walnuts. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit. A bright finish. Succulent and refined. Savory. Very, very fine. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink or hold.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish.
This ripe wine has some serious tannins and rich black fruits. Behind the structure, a swathe of black fruits gives the wine concentration and ripeness.
Description
ChĂąteau Duhart-Milonâs grand vin is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation. The broker Guillaume Lawton noted as early as 1815 that âit is very robust, with a fine color, and quite pronounced sappinessâ (he describes the âsappinessâ of the MĂ©docâs premiers crus as âsomething like the odor given off by finest sealing wax when it is burnedâ).Â
James Suckling
A firm and racy Duhart with currants, chocolate and walnuts. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit. A bright finish. Succulent and refined. Savory. Very, very fine. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink or hold.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish.
This ripe wine has some serious tannins and rich black fruits. Behind the structure, a swathe of black fruits gives the wine concentration and ripeness.
