CHATEAU DUHART-MILON ROTHSCHILD 4eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac 2021 HALF

Description

The 2021 Duhart-Milon impresses with its refined character and harmonious complexity. Rated 94 points by James Suckling, it offers an enticing mix of blackberries, blueberries, and currants, complemented by floral notes and a subtle lead pencil undertone. Cedar and sandalwood add depth, while its medium body and fine, focused tannins provide an elegant finish. The Wine Advocate awarded it 92 points, praising its rich aromas of dark berries, orange zest, and pencil lead, along with a polished palate and long, sapid finish, making it ideal for aging until 2045. Vinous also rated it 92 points, noting its serious character and beautiful complexity. Decanter scored it 90 points for its juicy balance and bright acidity. This vintage showcases Duhart-Milon's elegance, making it delightful for immediate consumption or cellaring.

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JAMES SUCKLING 94 points
The blackberries, blueberries and currants are very impressive, with flowers and an undertone of lead pencil. Cedar and sandalwood. Medium body, with very fine tannins that are focused and refined. Lovely length. Elegant and almost Burgundian. 81% cabernet sauvignon and 19% merlot. Very drinkable now but will age wonderfully.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 92 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2027 - 2045
The 2021 Duhart-Milon has turned out beautifully, offering up incipiently complex aromas of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of orange zest, burning embers, pencil lead and iris. Medium to full-bodied, suave and polished, with a layered core of fruit, supple tannins and a long, sapid finish, it will offer a broad drinking window. - Published: Feb 08, 2024

VINOUS 92 points
The 2021 Duhart-Milon is a very pleasant surprise. There's very little Merlot this year, and that seems to result in a serious, at times somber, Duhart-Milon. Black cherry, gravel, spice, licorice and graphite build beautifully with time in the glass. The 2021 is gorgeous. - Antonio Galloni

DECANTER 90 points
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle (at Bordeaux, 01 Dec 2023)
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2029
Softly fragrant red berries - raspberries and rose petals with fresh strawberries too. Round and lively in the mouth, softly grippy and chalky around the edges with a tang and bite too - bright and fresh acidities give a sense of leanness while the herbal and fragranced fruit profile adds texture and weight. Juicy and nicely balanced, not a showstopper, on the delicate side in terms of texture but still with red berry fruit and a menthol freshness on the finish. A lovely lick of salty stones to end the taste. Not the most persistent.