In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Château Duhart Milon, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Fourth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2023–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
A Fifth Growth in the 1855 classification, Duhart Milon is part of the Lafite stable, undergoing a notable transformation in recent years under the ownership of the Rothschild family. The estate's recent shift towards a more meticulous approach has resulted in wines with balance and complexity, showcasing Pauillac signature cassis, & cedar notes. Vintages such as 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2016 have garnered widespread acclaim. Duhart-Milon offers a window into the quality of Rothschild craftsmanship, without the premium of its more famous sibling.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94–96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 24/04/2019
The 2018 Chateau Duhart-Milon checks in as a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot that hit 14% alcohol. Beautiful black currants, smoked earth, chocolate, and damp earth notes flow to a medium to full-bodied, incredibly elegant Duhart-Milon that has ultra-fine tannins, a weightless texture, terrific balance, and a great finish. Seemingly all about finesse and elegance, it builds nicely…
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 23/04/2019
The 2018 Duhart-Milon is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, with the Cabernet Sauvignon harvested September 25 to October 4 and the Merlot harvested September 17-25, and it has 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of Black Forest cake, plum preserves and creme de cassis with hints of spice cake, woodsmoke, potpourri and eucalyptus.…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 19/07/2021 · Drink 2025 - 2045
I was slightly disappointed in the 2018 Chateau Duhart-Milon, and while it's certainly a beautiful wine, it's not in the same league as the 2009, as I thought when tasting it from barrel. Nevertheless, it has impressive notes of red and black currants, new leather, tobacco leaf, and lead pencil shavings to go with a medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant style on the palate. It has…