CHÂTEAU DUHART MILON 2016

Château Duhart-Milon 2016

“This is very vivid, with racy violet, cassis and plum aromas and flavors coursing through, laced with a mouthwatering anise note and leading to a long, focused finish. Displays a terrific iron underpinning. Best from 2024 through 2038.” – 93/100, Wine Spectator

VARIETIES: Cabernet Sauvignon 67%, Merlot 33%
REGION: France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Pauillac
AGEING: 14 -18 months in barrels. 50% in new barrels and 50% in barrels that had held one wine from the Tonnellerie des Domaines
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 20 years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Pair well with a Matured Prime Rib cooked over Medoc vine shoots, a Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb, a back of Rabbit with Dijon Mustard, or a Roasted Quail with Mushrooms or even uncooked pressed cheeses like Edam, Gouda, Saint-Nectaire, Morbier, Tomme de Savoie / Salers
CRITICS SCORES: 95/JS, 95/D, 94/JD, 93/WE, 93/RP, 93/WS
VIVINO: Average 4.3 ★★★★✰

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4ᵉ Grand Cru Classé – 1855, Pauillac Appellation | Range | Château Duhart-Milon 2016

Duhart-Milon is a story that dates back at least to the end of the Napoleonic Empire. Back then, the estate’s wines were already presented as great classics, as wines that made the most of the terroirs of the Pauillac appellation. It is no surprise to discover that he was named Quatrième Cru Classé in 1855. Located northwest of the Pauillac AOC, the Duhart Milon vineyard is planted with only two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines grow on a soil of gravel mixed with wind sands.

Château Duhart Milon 2016 is based on a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot, harvested between late September and early October. On the first nose, it offers a discreet bouquet that gradually opens into the glass, revealing aromas of black fruit, woody notes and blond tobacco. On the palate, Château Duhart-Milon 2016 is moderately full-bodied, with fine tannins and crisp black fruit subtly enhanced by a touch of peppery spices.

For this 2016 vintage, Duhart Milon unveils a promising wine with a classic style but exceptional freshness. A sure bet!