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Duhart Milon 2008

Pauillac, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

A magnificent sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 Duhart Milon is the shrewd consumer’s wine to purchase by the case as prices do not yet reflect its qualitative resurgence. Composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot that came in at 13.09% alcohol, it is a surprisingly intense effort displaying a marvelous texture, plenty of black currant, licorice, unsmoked cigar tobacco and earthy characteristics, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning purity as well as density. Enjoy this top-notch 2008 over the next 20-25 years.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2036 03 May 2011

As I have previously written, Duhart Milon has become one of the stars of Pauillac thanks to the meticulous attention to detail as well as the investments made by the Rothschild family. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, with the Cabernet picked during the week of October 8-15, and the Merlot a week earlier, the 2008 offers up sweet aromas of cassis, licorice, crushed rocks, and forest floor in an expressive, graceful aromatic display. Freshness, superb concentration, high but ripe, sweet tannins, and good acids characterize this dense, concentrated wine. It possesses a stunning upside potential of 25-30 years. Yet, like so many of these 2008s, the ripeness of the tannins along with the density and sweetness of the fruit suggest it will be approachable at an early age.

Score: 93 - 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2009

Saturated ruby-purple. Delicate aromas of blueberry and cedar are complicated by hints of graphite and tobacco. Delicate on the palate as well, with pretty black currant and cedar flavors. This wonderfully balanced midweight offers sneaky concentration and great precision to its classic, cabernet-dominated flavors, not to mention a long, smooth finish.

Score: 88 - 90

Ian D'Agata, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

Displays lots of currant and berries on the nose, with hints of sweet tobacco. Medium- to full-bodied, with tar and berry character, soft, round tannins and a medium finish

Score: 87 - 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2009

A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, as usual, Duhart is always rather introspective at this stage, broody, a little smoky at first, noticeable sous-bois and cigar box notes which are its trademark. I think this should open out during its élevage. With further aeration some nice graphite notes emerge. The palate is masculine, foursquare, good acidity but as always, sulky and stoic. Cedar, cigar box, autumn leaves. Very "classic" in style - a Duhart that yearns for cuisine to accompany it. A tough proposition.

Score: 86 - 88

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2009

Purple. Extremely deep colour - deeper than Lafite! Fine, scented, aromatic and flattering on the nose. Lovely texture. Rather forward and fine tannined. Powdery texture. Lots of Cabernet (73%) but very ripe Cabernet. Very fine and neat -truly baby Lafite, except that of course it tastes much less embryonic in terms of development than its stablemate Lafite. A very successful seductive Duhart-Milon. Great balance.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2022 01 April 2009