Château Duhart Milon
4th cru classé, Pauillac
Vintage 2009
The beginning of the growth cycle was a tricky period due to a rather warm, very wet spring. The team had to be particularly vigilant in order to protect the vines.
Fine, stable weather returned in June and continued throughout the summer. In fact conditions became drought like, interspersed in July, August and September with welcome periods of light rain. Plenty of sunshine, with temperatures that were high without becoming scorching, and fairly cool nights enabled slow ripening that pushed the start of the harvests back to the end of September.
Exceptionally favourable weather conditions, crowned by harvests in the sun, made for a vintage that is certain to be outstanding.
The nose is still somewhat subtle. On the palate, the expression develops and "gains altitude", taking on an ethereal dimension. Length, density and structure are all present in this delicious wine. A definite success.
Recommendations
- Decanting
- 2 hours or more
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Serving
temperature
- 16-18 °C
The Chef's recipes
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Château Duhart Milon and wild boar goulash with baby vegetables
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Château Duhart Milon accompanied by duck breast with cherries
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Château Duhart Milon accompanied by tournedos of beef bordelaise
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Château Duhart Milon beef shank and foie gras terrine
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Château Duhart Milon tournedos of hake with onion jus
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