| Pauillac, Bordeaux The 2000 is made in a light, elegant, refreshing style. It may lack fat and exuberance, but there is no doubting its purity as well as transparent expression of Duhart Milon's terroir. A blend of 80.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19.5% Merlot, it will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring, and age nicely for 15+ years. Rated 87-88 Robert Parker Very ripe currants--almost raisins--with spice on the nose. Full-bodied and juicy. A bit rustic, but rich. Velvety tannins. Score range: 89-91 Wine Spectator he vineyard of Duhart-Milon Rothschild covers about 60 hectares partly situated on the plateau of Carruades and partly near the village of Milon in the immediate vicinity of vines belonging to châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild and dArmailhac. This estate, previously the hereditary property of the Castéja family, today belongs to the Barons de Rothschild, owners of château Lafite-Rothschild. The two estates are managed together following the same principles of cultivation and winemaking. Average production of château Duhart-Milon Rothschild is 170 tonneaux per year. It is planted exclusively with premium grapes: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc. |
