Château Duhart Milon | 2016 | 4ème Grand Cru Classé - Pauillac
Château Duhart Milon 2016 represents the Pauillac region, offering an exceptional wine crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.
Tasting Notes:
Château Duhart Milon, 2016, on the nose, reveals a highly aromatic wine featuring blackcurrant and blueberry notes. These fruity notes are complemented by tobacco and violet notes, creating a captivating complexity.
This wine surprises the palate with its elegant character and medium body. Fine tannins provide a balanced structure, while the richness of flavors offers a memorable experience.
16.5/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2020
93/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2016 Vintage
Tasted: May 2019
This bottling shows the vastly improved quality of this estate that still represents good value for the appellation and for its provenance as part of the Lafite-Rothschild stable. The wine is structured while full of ripe berry fruits. It has weight and density, rich with swathes of delicious fruits as well as tannins. It will develop well; drink from 2023. Roger Voss
93/ 100
Wine Spectator
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2019
About Winery
Château Duhart Milon
Bordeaux, France
Château Duhart-Milon, one of Pauillac's oldest and most prestigious vineyards, began its history in the 13th century when it was known as "Latour-du-Haut-Milon." In 1592, the fate of the property changed with its acquisition by Arnaud Duhart, a Bordeaux merchant, giving rise to the current name.
In the 18th century, the Brane family managed the château for over a century, and it was during this time that Château Duhart-Milon's wine gained global prominence. The consecration came in 1855 when it was classified as "Premier Cru Classé" during the Bordeaux wine classification.
In 1920, the Rothschild family took over management, maintaining a commitment to producing high-quality wines to this day. Its extensive vineyard of 188 hectares is cultivated with Cabernet Sauvignon (67%) and Merlot (33%).
The exceptional terroir of Château Duhart-Milon, with gravel, sand, limestone, and clay soils and an average vine age of 30 years, provides the foundation for extraordinary wines.