CHATEAU DUHART-MILON ROTHSCHILD 4eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac 2019 Bottle

Description

The 2019 Duhart-Milon is a remarkable expression of Pauillac, showcasing the estate's rise to prominence. This blend contains 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, harvested from late September to early October. James Suckling awarded it 95-96 points, praising its balance, fine tannins, and refined aromas of currant, tobacco, and cedar. Decanter rated it 94 points, noting its depth of fruit and classic Pauillac character, with distinct flavors of pencil lead, cassis, and bilberry, showcasing elegance and restraint. The Wine Advocate gave it 92-94 points, highlighting its vivacious notes of plums and black raspberries. Jancis Robinson scored it 17+, emphasizing its fresh, harmonious palate. With aging potential from 2026 to 2042, this wine promises a sophisticated experience for years to come.

*****

JAMES SUCKLING 95-96 points
15 May, 2020 – A very balanced, refined Duhart with ever so fine tannins and currant, tobacco and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium to fine tannins. It’s extremely long and polished. Direct. You already want to drink this.

DECANTER 94 points
Tasted by Jane Anson at Bordeaux, 25 May 2020
Part of Best Pauillac 2019 wines tasted en primeur
This one might sneak up on you, confirming the rise of this wine in recent years. Clear depth of fruit, and above all clear Pauillac character. This feels strict and confident, with beautiful balance and restraint. Duhart is one of the later-ripening and cooler Pauillac terroirs which is why in the past it could be overly austere when young, but it is benefitting from recent hot summers in terms of its fruit ripeness. Pencil lead is prominent here, along with cassis and bilberry. Very precise, very elegant, with a creaminess to the fruit through the mid palate, and overall this is an excellent Duhart.
Drinking Window 2026 - 2042

THE WINE ADVOCATE (92-94) points
The 2019 Duhart-Milon is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, harvested from the 19th of September to the 4th of October. Deep garnet-purple in color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notes of plums preserves, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles with suggestions of menthol, dark chocolate, pencil lead and woodsmoke plus a touch of garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate is spritely and refreshing, with bags of juicy, mint-laced black fruits and an approachable, plush texture, finishing long and lively.

JANCIS ROBINSON 17+ points
Drink: 2027 - 2040
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. Barrel sample.
Cabernet expression strong. Plenty of blackcurrant, graphite and liquorice notes with a pervading freshness. Precise and harmonious on the palate, the tannins ripe and rounded, the finish long and clean. (JL)

VINOUS 93 points
The 2019 Duhart-Milon, matured in 50% new oak and bottled in April 2021, has a simply gorgeous bouquet of extremely pure blackberry, raspberry, tobacco and graphite scents. There’s also a light floral note that was not discernible when I tasted from barrel (via a sample sent to my home due to lockdown). The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of black fruit mixed with allspice and graphite, and just a touch of salted licorice that lends salinity toward the persistent finish. This is slightly less conservative than before and should age with style and grace. - Neal Martin