Tasting Notes
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Lifted, aromatic. Sweet and juicy – maybe just a bit too sweet? The sweetness of the fruit very much distracts from the tannins which are not quite as ripe as some. But it’s impressively long.
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2046
Robert Parker 94
The 2018 Duhart-Milon is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. With 14% alcohol, it has a deep garnet-purple color and a seductively ripe, opulent nose of plum preserves, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherries with hints of spice cake, potpourri, sandalwood and eucalyptus oil. Medium-bodied, it is jam-packed with rich, spicy black fruit preserves, with floral accents and a velvety texture, finishing long and fragrant. So. Good.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2040
Vinous 94
Just as it was from barrel, the 2018 Duhart-Milon is a real powerhouse. Black cherry, gravel, spice, espresso and savory herbs infuse the 2018 with notable depth and power. A brooding, virile wine, the Duhart-Milon packs a serious punch. I would give it a few years to soften. The 2018 has really come together since en primeur. In fact, the bottled wine bears little semblance to the en primeur sample, which is a very good thing. There is real density and weight here, with all of the natural richness of the year.
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2043
