Château Duhart-Milon : Moulin de Duhart 2020

A fruity and balanced Pauillac Second Wine

The estate

In the heart of the Pauillac appellation, Château Duhart-Milon is a perfect example of this appellation. This 4th Classified Growth of Pauillac was founded in the 18th century under the impetus of the Lafite family, who covered Pauillac with vines at that time.

The vineyard

Château Duhart Milon reigns over a 76-hectare vineyard located to the west of Château Lafite-Rothschild. The soils are composed of fine gravel and windblown sand upon tertiary limestone subsoils.

The wine

The second wine of Château Duhart-Milon, Moulin de Duhart is a Pauillac wine that stems from a rigorous selection of younger-than-average vines. This wine takes its name from an old mill on the Carruades plateau, which is adjacent to the Château Duhart-Milon vineyard.

2020 is the first vintage to be vinified in the property's new cellars.

Vinification and ageing

Traditional vinification with destemming and crushing before fermentation in cement or stainless steel vats. Maceration for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation before a 12 month maturation in second-fill French oak barrels.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (57%)

Merlot (43%).

Moulin de Duhart 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The colour is a delicate deep dark colour.

Nose

Powerful, the nose gives off delicious fragrances of ripe, fresh fruit (cherry, pomegranate).

Palate

An ample and intense attack precedes a powerful and well-rounded mouth. Throughout the tasting, woody aromas harmoniously blend with delicious pastry and praline notes, leading to a vibrant finish.