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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2020 Duhart-Milon is a powerful wine, with Cabernet Sauvignon driving the blends with tons of savory and earthy character. Dark cherry, dried herbs, scorched earth, tobacco, licorice and menthol are all laced together. This virile, somber Pauillac needs time in bottle to blossom. I won't be surprised if it is even better in another few years' time. This opens beautifully with time. 12/2022

93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2020 Duhart-Milon, the maiden vintage crafted in the new cellar, has a glorious, unashamedly seductive bouquet with pure blackberry, pressed violet and light vanilla pod aromas that are beautifully defined. You know, this could dupe you into thinking it came from the Right Bank! The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and here we revert back to the Left Bank thanks to its prominent graphite seam. Finely balanced, quite silky smooth towards the finish, this is an excellent Pauillac that punches above my expectations in barrel. 12/2022

94

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish. 04/2023

93

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, au fruité mûr, pur et subtil. Tendre à l’attaque, puis très minutieux dans sa texture, le vin avance soyeux, velouté, en prenant de l’allant en fin de bouche. Il s’achève long et plus précis que jamais dans sa trame tannique, avec une sensation de raffinement. Assemblage : 72 % cabernet sauvignon, 28 % merlot. Degré d’alcool : 13° - pH : 3,9 (moyenne) – IPT : 68 (particulièrement raisonnable cette année). Production : 65 % de la récolte. A noter que ce beau rendu profite de la mise en service d’un nouveau chai qui compte 60 % de cuves supplémentaires.

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A firm and racy Duhart with currants, chocolate and walnuts. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit. A bright finish. Succulent and refined. Savory. Very, very fine. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink or hold. 05/2023