Duhart Milon 2015

Pauillac, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Owned at made by the team behind the famous Chateau Lafite, Duhart is a very fine Classed Growth in its own right. The 2015 is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. Soft, slightly subdued nose with blackcurrant, vanilla and a hint of lead pencil in the middle and a beautifully smooth texture.

Score: 91 - 94 Albany Vintners, - Date: 27 April 2016

The 2015 Duhart Milon is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 6, the September 17-23 respectively. It will eventually see 40% new oak during its élevage. It has a tightly-wound bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and cassis fruit, moderate complexity, perhaps just a little static at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with quite supple tannin for the normally obdurate Duhart-Milon, the acidity nicely judged with a pleasing salinity towards the finish. I would just like to see more personality come through by the time of bottling. Otherwise, this is a fine Duhart-Milon that is more compromising than the tannic "beasts" of yesteryear, and it should drink after 5-7 years in bottle.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2048 Date: 01 April 2016

73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot. Picked 28 September to 6 October. Light and mild-mannered on the nose. Sweet palate that could do with a little more freshness. Very dry finish. So unassuming it's rather underwhelming. Full marks for texture but flavour is a bit dull.

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2030 Date: 01 April 2016

A firm and silky red with blackberry and chocolate character. Hints of walnut. Full and chewy. Fresh finish.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Duhart-Milon is soft, open-knit and expressive, with gorgeous dark red and purplish fruit pushed forward and pretty spiced notes that add complexity. Medium in body and gracious, the 2015 should drink nicely with minimal cellaring. This is a very pretty, understated Duhart. The blend is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot.

Score: 90 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016