The 2023 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend is a noteworthy offering from the prestigious Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. The wine was harvested from September 7 to October 3, and has been matured in 50% new oak, featuring an alcohol content of 13.1% and a pH of 3.8.

James Suckling awarded the 2023 Duhart-Milon a high score of 95 points, praising its “pure graphite and lead pencil” notes combined with “blackcurrant and iodine aromas and flavors.” He describes the wine as medium-bodied with “creamy and velvety tannins that are very polished,” and highlights its “deep and layered” profile (jamessuckling.com, 4/22/2024).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated this vintage favorably with a score of 94 points. William Kelley notes its impressive blend of cassis, cherries, and dark berries, mingled with hints of “mint, cedar, and spice box.” Kelley emphasizes the wine’s “medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered” nature, along with an “ample core of cool but ripe fruit, sweet tannins, and a long, penetrating finish” (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/26/2024).

The Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown commends the wine’s deep garnet-purple color and its aromatic profile of “wild blueberries, black cherries, and fresh mulberries,” giving it a score of 95 points. She notes the “fine-grained tannins and lovely, well-knit freshness” that define its medium-bodied palate and praises its “real skip in its step” (The Wine Independent, 4/28/2024).

Vinous's Neal Martin rates the wine similarly, with a score range of 93-95 points, and describes it as having a “much more backward bouquet” with “well-defined yet tightly coiled graphite-infused black fruit.” He mentions its “medium-bodied” palate with “saturated tannins” and a “classic finish” (Vinous, 4/1/2024).

Jane Anson also gives this wine an excellent review, with a score of 95 points, noting its “inky plum” color and “classical Duhart on the attack.” She highlights the wine’s “waves of cassis, liquorice root, spiced plum, ink, tobacco, and cigar box” flavors and its “ton of aging potential” (janeanson.com, 4/15/2024).

Overall, the 2023 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend is a wine that showcases the depth, structure, and elegance typical of its appellation. With consistent high praise from multiple reviewers, it is poised to be a standout vintage that promises both near-term enjoyment and long-term aging potential.