2016 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 JS 95 JD 94 JL 94 WA 93 WE 93 WS 93
DC 95

Decanter, October 2018

I remember how delicious this was at en primeur, and it remains a stately, elongated, perfectly poised Pauillac. It's austere, certainly, but is also full of rich fruit pared down by a slate texture, the sense of...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2019

Enticing aromas of crushed berries, blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, hot stones and licorice follow through to a full body, chewy and dusty tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A juicy and savory young 2016. Try after 2024.
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, February 2019

Ranking with the finest vintages of this wine to date, the 2016 Château Duhart Milon shows how successful the Médoc was in 2016. About as pure class as it gets, with full-bodied notes of red and black currants, tobacco...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2017

Floral, black raspberry, tobacco and wet earth scents create the nose. Medium bodied with an elegant palate, the fruit radiates with a fresh, sweet quality and ends with juicy, ripe dark cherries. The wine was made from...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

Blended of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot, the 2016 Duhart-Milon has a deep garnet-purple color and features plums preserves, wild blueberries and cassis scents with touches of violets and underbrush with a waft of...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, 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...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2019

This is very vivid, with racy violet, cassis and plum aromas and flavors coursing through, laced with a mouthwatering anise note and leading to a long, focused finish. Displays a terrific iron underpinning. Best from 2024...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 17%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a stunning Bordeaux Blend that showcases the elegance and complexity of wines from the Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France. With its deep garnet-purple color, this wine is visually enticing, inviting you to explore its depths.

On the nose, the wine exudes a floral bouquet, intertwined with notes of black raspberry, tobacco, and wet earth. It is a captivating olfactory experience that sets the stage for what is to come.

Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, the palate reveals a fresh and sweet quality in the fruit, with a pronounced juiciness and ripe dark cherry flavors. The wine is made from a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot, carefully selected from vineyards in Pauillac. The grapes were harvested between September 26 and October 12, allowing for optimal ripeness and expression of the terroir.

Renowned wine critic Jeff Leve awarded this wine an impressive score of 94 points. He described it as elegant and praised its radiant fruit and juicy, ripe dark cherry finish. Other critics also had high praise for the 2016 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 93 points, lauding its backbone of finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness. James Suckling was equally impressed, giving it a score of 95 points and noting the enticing aromas of crushed berries, blackcurrants, and sweet tobacco. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 93 points, recognizing its improved quality and excellent value for the appellation.

The 2016 Château Duhart-Milon is a wine that will continue to develop and evolve over time. It is recommended to be enjoyed after 2024, allowing its flavors and aromas to fully integrate and evolve. With its exceptional quality and aging potential, this wine is a true gem in the world of Bordeaux blends.