Château Duhart-Milon

The vintage
Duhart-Milon 2020 is probably one of the best vintages of the last thirty years. However, the outcome was far from certain, and our teams had to overcome challenging conditions. The warm, rainy spring resulted in a battle against mildew, from which we eventually emerged victorious.
In the north-east of the appellation’s drier gravelly areas, there was some miraculous rain in mid-August, enabling the grapes to reach perfect maturity. The whole vineyard, even the youngest vines, remained healthy and active for the entire growth cycle. In the end, there was just the right amount of water stress for an ideal harvest.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 72%
Merlot : 28%

Tasting
Beautiful, intense colour with glints of black and violet.
The still reserved nose reveals great aromatic potential which will gradually develop with bottle ageing. Ripe, fresh fruit aromas dominate, with notes of blackcurrant and menthol.
On the palate, the wine presents terrific freshness accompanied by plenty of volume. Well-defined, sound tannins maintain their elegance as they gradually fill the mouth. We are in Pauillac. The finish, with marked notes of graphite, is very characteristic of the terroir. Remarkably long, lingering on the plate almost endlessly.