Château Duhart-Milon - Pauillac 2001

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2004

The Rothschilds are making enormous investments in this estate, so I’m expecting a breakthrough effort to emerge (maybe the 2003 qualifies). The deep ruby-colored 2001 exhibits a moderately intense, noble bouquet of graphite, plums, and currants. Elegant (much in the style of Lafite) with medium body, sweet tannin, and a lively finish, it will be at its finest between 2007-2017.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2004

Good core of fruit, with silky tannins and a medium to long finish of licorice, smoke and berry. Very good red. Best after 2007. 21,000 cases made.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (86.7% and the rest Merlot), this spicy cassis-scented offering reveals notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with currants, minerals, and vanilla. Medium-bodied and stylish, with firm tannin in the finish, patience will be essential. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2002

The 2001 Duhart Milon is a blend of 86.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13.3% Merlot representing 54% of the crop. It exhibits excellent, sweet, juicy black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with a hint of herbs, earth, and new saddle leather. This wine is medium-bodied and moderately tannic, with a vivacious, vibrant personality. It is not yet complex, but that should change with several years of aging.