1996 Château Duhart-Milon
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity, this should be a reasonably priced wine. It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate. Anticipated ...
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  • Wine.com
    A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity, this should be a reasonably priced wine. It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. -The Wine Advocate
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate.
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for France-Bordeaux-Pauillac: 96 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>