The 2020 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a Bordeaux Blend crafted by Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, a producer located in the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, bottled with a cork closure, has an alcohol content of 13.5%.
The 2020 vintage has garnered significant acclaim from various professional reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, with William Kelley noting its "aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets." Kelley also highlighted its "polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish."
Decanter gave the wine a standout score of 97, describing it as "suave, elegant and calmly confident." The review emphasized the harmonious presentation of its elements, including structure, freshness, and complexity. The tannins are well integrated, supporting the "shining black Cabernet fruit" with "strength, power and concentration." The review concluded, "There’s something very special about this. I love the sense of discretion, a wine that knows it has star quality but it’s not shouting about it."
James Suckling also praised the wine, giving it 96 points and remarking on its refinement and subtlety. He noted the presence of "beautiful currant, berry and some subtle chocolate and coffee," and described it as "full and very subtle with fine tannins that have a long finish." Suckling appreciated its "purity and finesse with structure."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com scored the wine 93 points and mentioned its "Red pit fruits, flowers, cedar, and plums with a touch of tobacco leaf" on the nose. He found the wine to be "medium-bodied, vibrant, soft, and energetic with an air of elegance, refinement, and silky textures."
Jeb Dunnuck, who also gave the wine 94 points, described it as "beautifully balanced, elegant, and straight-up seamless," with flavors of "darker currants, cherries, damp earth, ripe tobacco, and graphite."
Vinous, awarding the wine 93 points, praised its "glorious, unashamedly seductive bouquet" with "pure blackberry, pressed violet and light vanilla pod aromas."
Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss gave the wine 94 points, noting its "serious tannins and rich black fruits" and suggesting it could be enjoyed from 2027.
Finally, Jane Anson awarded it 95 points, describing it as "Classically styled, restrained yet muscular," with flavors of "cassis, blackberry, graphite, liquorice and slate-scrape tannins."
Overall, the 2020 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a well-regarded Bordeaux Blend that has impressed critics with its balance, elegance, and complexity.