The vintage
In 2021 Duhart-Milon appears cheerful yet direct, having taken advantage of the best of both worlds. With a less sunny vintage, it was interesting to see the differences amongst the terroirs emerging between the areas with more clay, where a large part of our Merlots are planted, and our dry gravel terroirs better suited to stress-free years. This year, the Cabernets did well and almost all of them went into the blend, even our young 5-year-old vines that have benefited from the major restructuring work carried out by the team. In the end, there is a historically low percentage of Merlot and the pleasure of rediscovering the identity of Duhart which we had been missing: its historically direct character softened by the beautiful ripeness it has shown in recent years.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 81%
Merlot : 19%
Merlot : 19%
Tasting
Purple robe with hints of violin.
The nose is still discreet, but already deep and warm, with hints of raspberry and cinnamon.
The attack is straightforward and full, in the purest Duhart Milon style. The wine opens up gradually, rising crescendo in power. The finish is harmonious, finishing brightly on red fruits, accompanied by discreet vanilla notes.
The nose is still discreet, but already deep and warm, with hints of raspberry and cinnamon.
The attack is straightforward and full, in the purest Duhart Milon style. The wine opens up gradually, rising crescendo in power. The finish is harmonious, finishing brightly on red fruits, accompanied by discreet vanilla notes.