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Duhart Milon 2006

Pauillac, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Good full medium red. Aromas of plum, smoked meat, iron and rose. Supple and broad, with a restrained sweetness to the flavors of plum, smoke and meat. Seems to gain in sweetness toward the back, finishing with good breadth and length.

Score: 88

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

It is no longer an insider’s secret that the investments made by the Rothschild family (of Lafite) in Duhart Milon are paying big dividends. A shrewd Pauillac lover’s delight, it possesses exceptional quality, yet the price remains fair. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, only 50% made it into the final blend, displays some of Lafite’s classic notes of lead pencil shavings, cedar, and black currants along with more earthy, roasted herb, and spice box characteristics. Rich, full-bodied, dense, and already approachable, it should evolve easily for two decades. Good value.

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2009

Not surprisingly, this estate’s owner, the Rothschild family (who also owns Lafite-Rothschild), has been making significant investments in Duhart’s winemaking facilities and vineyards. These investments helped create a blockbuster 2003 and 2005 as well as an outstanding 2006. Eliminating 50% of the crop produced a 1986-ish blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot exhibiting notes of creme de cassis, pain grille, black cherries, and undertones of loamy earth, herbs, and spice. Copious richness and up-front fruit (the latter a characteristic of the vintage) along with good freshness and liveliness suggest this Pauillac will be at its finest between 2012-2025.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2025 01 April 2007

Tasted at Lafite Rothschild. Very closed on the nose at first, but opens up to reveal lovely ripe black cherry and iodine scents. Tight and very focused. The palate is dense, with firm, tightly wound tannins and good acidity. Blackberries, black truffle and a ferrous note. Lacks some flair on the finish: this is a masculine, conservative Duhart that will show better when paired with food. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2007

Very dark ruby purple pretty much right out to the rim. Excellent colour depth. Quite tarry nose - some briariness even, which is unusual in 2006. Not desperately expressive on the nose though very nice constitution on the palate. Freshness without too much inkiness - brisk like a scrub. Slightly angular finish but pretty complete up to then.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2025 01 April 2007

Owned by the Rothschild of Lafite, this Classed Growth makes elegant, fairly-priced Pauillac. This year’s blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, a slightly higher proportion due to the inclusion of grapes from 30 year old Merlot vines. Fresh black cherry fruit and a bit of cedar, then very sweet on entry with a ripe black berry attack with herbs and some leanness. Tannins and firm but well-integrated and traditionally Pauillac. Not as dense as some but Lafite believe that this is close in quality to the 2005.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Really well done, with lots of licorice and fruity character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long flavorful finish. Close to 92-94.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007