2009 Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, Pauillac

With a dense, blackcurranty, bramble complexity, earthy depth and gravel note of terroir, the 2009 Ch. Duhart-Milon is a very rewarding wine. A very high level of smooth, silky tannins roll across the palate towards a long length with a touch of mocha on the finish. Demonstrating the exceptional skills of the winemaking team at Lafite, this wine offers an insight into the sheer class of the glorious Grand Vin.

Fine purple red, briary black fruits on the nose, really good but rather restrained on the palate, firm and complex, a classic Pauillac, beautifully structured with purity and length.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot. Dark crimson. Scented and satiny with lots of lush mulberry fruit in the middle. Not at all flashy. Low key. Very dry, Cabernet finish. Polished again and sleek. Fine tannins. Not for the very long term but very beautifully made in a polished Cabernet way. Bone dry finish. More solid than Carruades. Light and lively on the finish. Sprightly – fully fledged status now. Not an also ran – though there is just a little astringency on the finish.
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010)

A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, it displays an inky/blue/purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice, lead pencil, cedar and subtle barrique smells. Viscous and full-bodied, it is the most concentrated and broadest example of this cuvee I have tasted in over three decades. It will be ready to drink in 5-7 years and should last for three decades or more. Consumers looking to maximize value should be checking out Duhart Milon, as this may be the single smartest purchase in this great and historic vintage!

Since few consumers other than Chinese billionaires can afford wines such as Lafite Rothschild, perhaps it is time for readers to take a look at Duhart Milon, which sells for less than Lafite’s second wine. The Rothschilds have invested heavily in resurrecting this property to near super-star status, and the 2009 appears to be the finest Duhart I have ever tasted.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb 2012)

Intense aromas of currant and blackberry, with hints of toasted oak and flowers. Full-bodied, with thick and powerful tannins that are polished and racy. A persistent young wine.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - April 2010)