Tasting notes : Pauillac
2023
Pure, precise and expressive, the nose offers us a very nice bouquet of black fruit notes, mixed with delicate spicy notes and a fine woody. Broad, dense mouth with a beautiful aromatic intensity and a very nice structure. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension. Final both fresh, fruity and elegant persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
On the nose, it is an intense bouquet with notes of black fruits (plum, blackcurrant, cherry), spices (liquorice) and tobacco. Ample, dense and refined, the palate is perfectly balanced. A lively, persistent finish with great freshness.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Pure, deep and very elegant nose with intense notes of black fruits, spices with fine woody notes. The attack on the palate is ample, dense, very refined and of great precision. Remarkable structure and superb balance. The tannins are firm and supported by a fresh acidity. Finish full of elegance, freshness and length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
The elegance of the nose is obvious, with notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices and tobacco. Ample, dense and with a lovely structure, the palate is wonderfully balanced. The tannins are supple and refined. A finish that combines both elegance and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
The nose is at once rich, complex and of a beautiful depth, we discover a charming bouquet of black fruits, liquorice, with a touch of vanilla, a hint of tobacco and subtle floral notes. The oaky is perfectly integrated. The attack on the palate is ample, generous with great aromatic depth. The tannins are ripe, racy and bring a remarkable structure to the wine, they are accompanied by a fine acidity that gives balance and freshness. The finish is racy and of a very pleasant length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Airy, precise and mesmerizing, the nose reveals its delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices with elegant chocolate notes and its very delicate woody. In the mouth, it is refined, very well structured, perfectly balanced with remarkable aromatic intensity. Firm tannins and a very elegant acidity, which brings a lot of freshness on the finish. Delightful length, in addition.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
A refined nose with notes of red fruits, spices, tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it is both deep, harmonious and seductive. The tannins come to be covered on your palate like velvet and are energized by a magnificent tension. An elegant finish with a considerable length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Racy nose with notes of black fruits and spices. On the palate, it is expressive, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fine acidity. Fruity finish, fresh and of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A nose of black fruits (cherry, gooseberry), tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is structured, balanced and fresh. The tannins are round and the acidity is medium. A final of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92-93/100
2023
Airy, elegant and very expressive, the nose opens with intense notes of black fruits, mixed with subtle spicy notes and a very delicate woody. On the palate, it is fine, elegant, with a beautiful aromatic expression, remarkable structure and perfect balance. The tannins are firm, racy and supported by a fine acidity. Fresh finish, persistence and very refined. Remarkable vintage for the château Duhart-Milon.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
The elegance and depth of the nose offer us notes of red fruits (currants, cherry) accompanied by spicy, floral and roasting notes. Delicate, deep and harmonious at the same time, the palate has a beautiful structure. The balance between fine tannins and palpable acidity. The length mixed with freshness gives this wine a great elegance.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-97/100
2023
Mesmerizing, charming and pure, the nose reveals its wonderful bouquet of black fruits, spices and subtle woody notes. The palate is ample, expressive, very well structured and remarkably balanced. The tannins are very noble and are accompanied by a fresh acidity. Finish that combines elegance, freshness and length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
An elegant nose of considerable aromatic intensity, on notes of black fruits such as cassis, blackberry and spices. On the palate, it is remarkably harmonious. The wine is velvety, ample and very fresh. Soft tannins accompanied by a nice tension. The finish is lively, fresh and with an elegant persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2021
Prélude à Grand Puy Ducasse (second wine)
Fresh nose with beautiful expression of black fruits mixed with spicy and tobacco notes. In the mouth, it is round and well structured thanks to the tannins, a little firm yet, they should quickly soften. Final on the fruit and a correct length. A wine that will appreciate quickly.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 90/100
2020
Richness, concentration and depth. On the nose, we can easily perceive notes of black fruits, licorice, pepper, with fine notes of tobacco and subtle herbaceous notes that bring a fresh and airy dimension. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with a remarkable structure. The tannins are straight, polished, round and of considerable elegance, they are the backbone of this wine. A mineral touch brings balance and freshness to this sunny vintage. The finish combines refinement, depth and length. A wine made for storage that requires patience. Taste from 2026.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 95/100
2019
Black fruits, pepper, liquorice, vanilla, with a hint of toasted notes and subtle woody notes, come to compose with richness and depth this wonderful aromatic bouquet. In the mouth, the wine is straight, precise, with a remarkable aromatic expression of its terroir. The tannins are straight, ripe and are the very structure of this wine. The balance is brought by a fresh acidity that should carry this wine for many years. A remarkably elegant finish that stretches with length. Still a little young, it would be better to wait until 2027.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 94+/100
Prélude à Grand Puy Ducasse (second wine)
More on freshness than concentration, the nose reveals with refinement its notes of black fruits, spices, with a hint of woody notes and tobacco. In the mouth, you can feel the solar side of the vintage without being too structured. The fruity character is expressive. The tannins are round. Finish of a very pleasant length.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 91/100
2023
Fresh, precise and refined, you can easily perceive its intense notes of black fruits, its very delicate woody with its subtle spicy notes. Full, dense mouth with a delightful aromatic intensity. Very beautiful structure and ideal balance. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension. Elegant, fresh finish with a very nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
Blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, spices and woody notes come to embalm the nose by their complexity. In the mouth, it is of a remarkable structure. Ample, dense and deep, the wine is perfectly balanced with tannins of a charming flexibility. The finish is fresh, persistent and extremely seductive.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Rich and complex, the nose reveals its intense bouquet of black fruits, spices, with elegant woody notes. On the palate, it is very expressive, with a superb balance. A firm tannic weave that brings considerable structure, and is accompanied by a fine tension, which gives a lot of freshness. The finish is full of fruit, refinement, but especially length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
Deep garnet color with violet reflections. A deep and sophisticated nose with notes of black fruits, spices (pepper) and subtle floral notes. The palate is slender, of great aromatic intensity, structured, with a wonderful elegance. The tannins are supple and supported by a nice tension. A balanced finish with a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2017
Verso (second wine)
On the nose, it is a nice bouquet of red and black fruits where strawberry, cherry and blackcurrant mix, with beautiful notes of vanilla and coffee. The palate is supple, fine and of a nice aromatic intensity. The tannins are fine and are accompanied by a beautiful acidity. Persistent and delicious finish. To be enjoyed today.
Tasted in March 2023.
Score: 91/100
2023
Precise, complex and of great depth, the nose offers us its superb notes of black fruits, mixed with fine spicy notes and subtle woody notes. The palate is both ample, dense with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Very beautiful structure brought by firm tannins, the perceived tension brings, on the other hand, freshness. The finish is very elegant, fruity with a nice persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
A deep and mesmerizing nose, with notes of black fruits, small berries and spices. On the palate, the wine is structured, the tannins are flexible and accompanied by a beautiful acidity. A perfect balance that gives the wine a nice freshness. The finish is persistent and elegant.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 97-98/100
2023
Fresh, refined and expressive, we discover its very nice notes of black fruits, spices with subtle floral notes and a fine woody. Rich mouth, full of volume and remarkable aromatic intensity. Very beautiful structure and remarkable balance. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fresh acidity. Final where elegance, freshness and length blend. A very nice vintage for the property.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
The nose is characterized by beautiful aromatic notes of black fruits and spices. The mouth is supple, harmonious and beautifully balanced. The tannins are still a little firm and perfectly balanced by a nice acidity. The finish is fresh and of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A captivating nose with remarkable depth on notes of black fruits, chocolate and roasted coffee. The mouth attack is ample, dense and very lively. A wine with a perfect balance between soft tannins and a certain acidity. The finish is elegant and fresh. One of the best on 2022 in my eyes.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 97-99/100
2023
Mesmerizing, airy and rich, the nose reveals its wonderful bouquet of black fruits, spices, incense with subtle notes of vanilla and wood. Fine, elegant, complex and of remarkable structure, where the aromatic expression is at its peak. The tannic weave is firm and supported by considerable tension. The finish is full of elegance, balance, freshness, but especially length. Once again, what a success!
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
Deep purple in colour. An intense and complex nose of small black berries and black fruits. The palate is harmonious, with great finesse and depth of aroma; you can see the blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry. The tannins are fine and fill the palate with their elegance. A wonderful balance for a wine with impressive freshness. The finish is extremely long.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 98-99/100
1998
At first, the nose seemed on the reserve, as it opened, and it was up to what you can expect from a wine of this tempering. On ripe black fruits, with notes of undergrowth, cigar box and mushroom, the nose is deep, complex and remarkably elegant. The attack on the palate is ample, dense, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. A very beautiful structure carried by a ripe tannic weave, which deserves some more years to soften. Final where blends with harmony refinement and aromatic persistence.
Tasted in December 2021.
Score: 94/100
1991
From the beginning, the nose reveals its depth, its complexity but also its aromatic richness; one perceives easily its notes of cooked black fruits, undergrowth, mushrooms, with a hint of tobacco and a touch of leather. The attack on the palate is delicate, refined and of a very beautiful aromatic expression. The volume of the wine increases as it grows. The tannins are fine, supple and form the backbone of this wine. The finish extends with elegance and persistence.
Tasted in May 2024.
Score: 95/100
1978
At first, the nose seems very discreet, so we had to be patient, and well took me. After an hour, the wine has revealed itself with elegance. Leather, undergrowth, tobacco and ripe black fruits make up this very nice aromatic bouquet. In the mouth, it is still well balanced and well structured, especially thanks to a straight tanic frame and great flexibility. The fruits are still present, for a 70’s wine, it is very pleasant to be able to perceive such an aromatic expression. The finish is of a very pleasant length and completes in beauty this tasting.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 94+/100