An outstanding Duhart certainly one of the best produced at this estate since the 1996 1986 and 1982 this blend of 80.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19.5% Merlot reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as notes of lead pencil intermixed with wet stones black currants and a certain leafiness. Medium to full-bodied ripe and dense but tightly-knit with considerable tannin it will require patience. For those willing to wait it will be a sleeper of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2019.</P>

The 2000 Duhart-Milon is noticeably deep in color. It has a crisp bouquet of brambly black fruit, truffle, freshly rolled tobacco and just a touch of mint. The aromatics here are impressive and exude Pauillac class. The palate is medium-bodied with suppler tannins than the aromatics augur, and austere but quite deep in the mouth, suggesting burnt toast and tobacco. Black pepper surfaces toward the finish, which lingers nicely with just a slight bitterness. Very fine. -- Neal Martin