Chateau Duhart-Milon 2008

Professional Ratings

• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  A magnificent sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 Duhart Milon is the shrewd consumer's wine to purchase by the case as prices do not yet reflect its qualitative resurgence. Composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot that came in at 13.09% alcohol, it is a surprisingly intense effort displaying a marvelous texture, plenty of black currant, licorice, unsmoked cigar tobacco and earthy characteristics, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning purity as well as density. Enjoy this top-notch 2008 over the next 20-25 years.
• 92 James Suckling
  Lead pencil and tobacco with licorice and currants. Full and super refined with a currants and light spice character. Open and refined and delicious bottle already.
• 92 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  I have always found it difficult to judge the Duhart-Milon in the same setting with Lafite. Do I think less of it because it is the "little" sibling or should I rate it on its own? The excellent 2009 Château Duhart-Milon clearly defines Pauillac—black fruits, lead pencil, and firm tannins. This wine has a lot going for it and will reward the oenophile as it develops gracefully in a decade's time. Duhart-Milon has now come into its own and should be judged as its own entity. (Tasted: May 18, 2009, Pauillac, France) Barrel Sample: 90-92
• 91 Wine Enthusiast
  With it cellars in a back street of Pauillac, this wine is often overlooked. But with the same winemaking team as Lafite, it represents a serious wine, solid, chunky, containing delicious fruit. The wood is noticeable at present, but will certainly mingle effortlessly in a few years.