93 James Suckling
Aromas of blackcurrants and sweet tobacco. Wet earth to boot. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Needs three or four years to soften. Try drinking in 2021.
17 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Fängt floral an und zeigt einen trockenen Ansatz, dahinter blaue Fruchttendenzen, sowie etwas dunkle Pflaumentöne, Tabaknoten und Rosenblätter im Hintergrund, ziemlich barock im Ansatz. Im Gaumen wesentlich feiner, als der fordernde Carruades aus dem gleichen Haus, die Muskeln sind leicht sehnig, die Anlagen solide und gut. Aber zum Ausflippen ist das wahrlich nicht. 17/20 2025 – 2044
90 Wine Spectator
This emphasizes vibrant acidity over tannins, giving this a lively, almost brisk feel to the mix of bitter plum, pomegranate and blood orange flavors. Shows fresh bay and tobacco notes in the background, with good stuffing through the finish. Should put on a little weight in the cellar. Best from 2019 through 2029. 18,000 cases made.
89 Robert Parker
The 2014 Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is clearly a level up in quality compared to the Moulin de Duhart this year, with ample blackberry and cedar scents on the nose. As I observed from barrel, it is less austere than previous vintages of Duhart. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, plenty of blackberry laced with tobacco, Chinese five spice and just a faint hint of dark chocolate right on the finish. It should drink well over the next 12-15 years.<br/>
Aromas of blackcurrants and sweet tobacco. Wet earth to boot. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Needs three or four years to soften. Try drinking in 2021.