The 2016 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France, showcases the exceptional quality associated with this esteemed producer. This wine, made from 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot, was harvested between September 26 and October 12. It is a structured, full-bodied red wine with a cork closure and an alcohol content of 17.0%.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded this wine a score of 94, describing it as having "Floral, black raspberry, tobacco and wet earth scents." He noted its medium body and elegant palate, highlighting the fresh, sweet quality of the fruit and a finish of juicy, ripe dark cherries.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 93, noting its "deep garnet-purple color" and aromas of "plum preserves, wild blueberries, and cassis." She praised its medium-bodied elegance, finely grained tannins, and freshness, remarking on the "core of perfumed black fruit" and its earthy finish.

James Suckling, with a high score of 95, emphasized its "enticing aromas of crushed berries, blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, hot stones, and licorice." He noted the wine's full body, chewy and dusty tannins, and a long, flavorful finish, advising to "Try after 2024."

Wine Enthusiast also awarded a score of 93, commending the wine for its "vastly improved quality" and its "weight and density, rich with swathes of delicious fruits as well as tannins." They suggested it will develop well and recommended drinking from 2023.

Jeb Dunnuck matched Leve’s score of 94, stating that this vintage ranks with the finest of this wine to date. He highlighted its "full-bodied notes of red and black currants, tobacco leaf, graphite, and leafy herbs," and described it as "pure class" with "sweet tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a layered, deep, powerful texture."

Wine Spectator’s JM gave it a score of 93, appreciating its "racy violet, cassis, and plum aromas and flavors," with a "terrific iron underpinning." The recommended drinking window is from 2024 through 2038.

Lastly, Decanter rated it at 95, recalling its deliciousness at en primeur and describing it as "stately, elongated, perfectly poised Pauillac." They noted its austere yet rich fruit, complemented by a slate texture and a blackcurrant leaf and tobacco finish.

Overall, the 2016 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend is highly praised for its elegance, rich fruit profile, and aging potential, reflecting the successful Médoc vintage and the quality of the Lafite-Rothschild stable.