Château Duhart-Milon : Moulin de Duhart 2021

The aromatic radiance and structure of a Pauillac Second Wine

The estate

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

The vineyard

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

The wine

The Second wine of Château Duhart-Milon, Moulin de Duhart is a Pauillac wine made from a rigorous selection of younger-than-average vines. The name of this wine refers to an old mill on the Carruades plateau, next to the Château Duhart-Milon vineyard.

Vinification and ageing

The wine is aged for 10 months in two-year-old barrels.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (55 to 60%)

Merlot (40 to 45%).

Moulin de Duhart 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

This Pauillac wine is aged for a shorter period of time than Château Duhart-Milon. In its youth, it gives off a rich aromatic framework.

Service

For optimal tasting experience, we recommend decanting this wine one hour before serving at 16-18°C.