2005 Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, Pauillac

"Rich, sumptuous, lots of sweet roasted fruit. Polished, yet serious"
(Wines of the Year - Decanter Award 5/5 Stars- Decanter Nov 08)

With 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot Duhart-Milon-Rothschild  is a bit firmer than the Carruades de Lafite, but is still very Pauillac indeed. An attractive blackcurrant nose is followed by a very ample concentrated palate that is incredibly fresh and very fine indeed. Despite its considerable structure this is a real charmer. Excellent.

Gorgeous nose of ripe black fruit. Sumptuous. Lots of sweet raosted fruit, balanced by ripe tannins. Wondeful control, polished yet serious.
(5/5 Stars - Medoc 2005 - Decanter Award Winners - July 08)
Decanter

The finest Duhart-Milon ever made? This structured, tannic, dense ruby/purple-tinged Pauillac offers up hints of cassis, licorice, chocolate, and earth. Medium to full-bodied with good purity, strong tannins, and undeniable elegance, it reveals a character not dissimilar from its renowned sibling, Lafite-Rothschild. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot, it is unquestionably outstanding, but to my taste, slightly less opulent than the estate's ethereal 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - 30-Apr-2008)
Robert Parker

Dark in color, almost black, with beautiful aromas of spices, blackberry and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and very silky, yet tannic, with a wonderful texture. This is long and caressing. Gorgeous. Best after 2015. 20,000 cases made.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - 31-Mar-2008)
Wine Spectator