The balance and richness of a Pauillac wine
The estate
In the heart of Pauillac, Château Duhart-Milon is the essence of the appellation. This Pauillac Fourth Cru Classé was founded in the 18th century at the instigation of the Lafite family which covered Pauillac at that time with vines.
The vineyard
Château Duhart Milon is a Pauillac wine that stems from a vineyard of 76 hectares west of Château Lafite-Rothschild. The soils are made up of fine gravel, airy sands and subsoils of tertiary limestone.
The vintage
A mild, dry winter was punctuated at the end of January by cool, wet conditions. The temperate climate during April and the sufficient water reserves advanced a rapid development of the vineyard. The flowering recorded in June was early and even. The summer heat was mitigated by the maritime influence and by rain in August. The grapes harvested were of high quality.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (73%)
Merlot (27%)
Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Duhart-Milon 2015
Tasting
Colour
The wine has a beautiful garnet red colour.
Nose
Deep and harmonious, the nose mingles woody and fruity scents with delicious licorice notes.
Palate
Perfectly balanced, the palate entices with its structure and long continuance as well as its finish which releases delicious cherry scents.
Composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot and aged for 14 months in barrels, 50% new, the 2015 Duhart-Milon has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and an open, expressive nose of warm red currants, black raspberries and spice cake with nuances of cedar chest, bay leaves and tobacco plus a waft of rose hips. Medium-bodied, vibrant and refreshing in the mouth, it has a good amount of chewy tannins and layers of lively red and black fruits, finishing on an earthy note.