2018 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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ETA: Nov. 2024
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REVIEWS

JS 96 DC 95 JA 95 JL 95 WE 95 WA 94 JD 93 WS 93 TWI 91
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, February 2021

Sweet berries and cherries on the nose with sweet tobacco, lead pencil and blackcurrants. It’s full-bodied and very rich with layers of fruit and creamy tannins intertwined. Extremely long and creamy. Great Duhart. Try...
DC 95

Decanter, April 2019

A wine that is often austere during En Primeur but is here showing its seductive side with a generous texture lending a wonderful richness through the palate giving it the feel of a 2009, although clearly loaded with...
JA 95

janeanson.com, September 2021

On slightly cooler soils that its sibling Lafite Rothschild and often a little austere in its early years, in 2018 you will find a more generous Duhard Milon, with velvety tannins and plenty of mid palate generosity...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

Deep garnet in color, the wine offers spice, smoke, currants, tobacco leaf and cedar on the nose. With more depth than usual, the wine is round, lush, sweet and fresh, with lusciously textured red fruits in the silky...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

(93–95 points) Barrel Sample. Silky tannins hide a firm structure that is serious and dense. The wine has a ripe blackberry flavor that dominates the firm tannins, but the lasting acidity leaves plenty of room for...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2021

(94+ points) The 2018 Duhart-Milon is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. With 14% alcohol, it has a deep garnet-purple color and a seductively ripe, opulent nose of plum preserves, blackberry pie and...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

I was slightly disappointed in the 2018 Château Duhart-Milon, and while it's certainly a beautiful wine, it's not in the same league as the 2009, as I thought when tasting it from barrel. Nevertheless, it has impressive...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2021

This is packed with succulent blackberry and black currant fruit, along with mulling spice, sweet tobacco, licorice root and alder notes. Youthfully jumbled, but the pieces are there, the mouthfeel is alluring and the...
TWI 91

The Wine Independent, February 2023

The 2018 Duhart-Milon is deep garnet-purple in color. It offers up notes of bay leaves, cedar, and pencil lead, over a core of baked blackcurrants, blackberry pie, and redcurrant jelly. Medium-bodied, the palate is a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a Bordeaux Blend that exemplifies the elegance and complexity of wines from the Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France. With a deep garnet-purple color, this wine is visually striking and enticing.

On the nose, the 2018 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild offers a delightful bouquet of sweet berries and cherries, complemented by notes of sweet tobacco, lead pencil, and blackcurrants. These aromas create an alluring and complex olfactory experience.

As you take your first sip, you will be greeted by a full-bodied and rich wine that showcases layers of fruit and creamy tannins. The intertwining flavors create a harmonious and balanced palate, leaving a lasting impression. The wine's velvety texture adds to its overall appeal and enhances the drinking experience.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive score of 96 points, praising its depth and complexity. He recommends waiting until at least 2026 to fully appreciate its potential. Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded this wine a score of 94 points, describing it as jam-packed with rich, spicy black fruit and a fragrant finish.

Other critics, such as Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com, gave the 2018 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild a score of 95 points and described it as round, lush, and fresh, with lusciously textured red fruits. Decanter awarded it a score of 95 points as well, noting its seductive side and wonderful richness through the palate.

While some critics, like Jeb Dunnuck, expressed slight disappointment compared to previous vintages, they still recognized the wine's beauty and elegance. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast both awarded this vintage a score of 93 points, praising its succulent blackberry and black currant flavors, along with its alluring mouthfeel.

Overall, the 2018 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a wine that showcases the best characteristics of Pauillac wines. It is a wine that will continue to evolve and improve with age, making it an excellent addition to any cellar.