Château Duhart-Milon

Château Duhart Milon is owned by its very illustrious neighbour Château Lafite-Rothschild, with whom it shares a vineyard management and wine making team. Duhart is said to have been a pirate in the service of Loius XV who settled in the Médoc in his retirement. Indeed, the "pirate's house" stood by the Gironde until the 1950's and is pictured on the label. His vineyard was united with Mandavy-Milon in the 1830's by the Castéja family. Earning 4th Growth status was a high point for Duhart-Milon with the next 100+ years being a period of some decline. Vineyards were sold off (notably to the Batailleys) and the wines declined considerably in quality. By the time Baron Eric de Rothschild bought Duhart-Milon in 1962 it was in a very sorry state with barely 17ha under vine. Rothschild ownership saw the vineyards completely re-planted, and now using the same team who makes Lafite, this 46-hectare estate is ever increasing its reputation for excellent, consistent quality, producing great wines over recent vintages.

Produced by the Lafite winemaking team this château is always a clever buy. Classic in every sense, with a masterful austerity suggesting excellent aging potential. There is plenty of ripe cassis fruit, cedar and tobacco with a streak of graphite and a balancing freshness on the finish.

Enjoy with a classic beef wellington.

Vinification includes oak ageing, up to 40% new.