Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2000Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Chteau Duhart Milons grand vin is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation. The broker Guillaume Lawton noted as early as 1815 that it is very robust, with a fine colour, and quite pronounced sappiness (he describes the sappiness of the Mdocs premiers crus as something like the odour given off by finest sealing wax when it is burned). Beautiful dark colour with glints of violet and black. Very fine

14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Carmenère

no bitter sugar-replacements

and normally he leaves six to eight spurs with one bud each

Terrasses is sourced from many of the region’s steepest and oldest vineyards—many of them north-facing to avoid the intense afternoon sun

like the great wines of Burgundy

crisp and refreshing fresh fruit structure with mineral highlights

“From a site in the Santa Maria Valley brought up in 22% new French oak

born of the tension and energy of an extreme climate

Milan believes that gentle methods of growing grapevines and grape processing give the best result

A strong Chambolle

Soft and creamy notes of apples

His choice to use larger demi-muid barrels and eschew the use of battonnage